What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €190 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 32m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kilmacrenan?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Kilmacrennan via Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot and Letterkenny Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kilmacrenan is 583 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 13h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan?

It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan bus from?

Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Kilmacrenan?

There are 171+ hotels available in Kilmacrenan.

Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan by plane, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Fly, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Kilmacrennanbus
8h 1m
€63–181
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus 212
13h 43m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Kilmacrenancar
6h 32m
€94–138

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Distance: 582.5 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Kilmacrenan. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 16, then take the bus to Kilmacrennan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Kilmacrennan via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot, and Letterkenny Bus Station in around 13h 43m.

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