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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Dungloe by car, car ferry, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Dungloecar car
    7h 10m
    €100–377

  2. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to An Clochán Liathbus bus
    10h 26m
    €65–189

  3. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Donegal Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane GLA - CFN
    6h 1m
    €100–275

  4. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane GLA - LDY
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to An Clochán Liathbus bus
    8h 36m
    €122–331

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Donegal Airport (CFN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket€209Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 449.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Dungloe, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Dungloe. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Dungloe. Alternatively, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to West Campbell Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Donegal Airport (CFN), walk to Aerft Dhún na nGall, then take the line 966 bus to An Clochán Liath.

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