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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lahinch is to drive and car ferry which costs €100 - €190 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lahinch is to drive and car ferry which takes 9h 17m and costs €100 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Lahinch?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Lahinch. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Lahinch via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport Zone 13 and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lahinch?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lahinch is 576 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lahinch without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 17h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Lahinch, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lahinch bus from?

Edinburgh to Lahinch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lahinch bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Lahinch bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Lahinch?

There are 195+ hotels available in Lahinch.

Edinburgh to Lahinch - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, line 350 bus, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lahinch by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Shannon Airport, line 350 bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Lahinchbus
6h 46m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Lahinchcar
9h 17m
€101–183
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Lahinchbus 350
17h 6m
Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Lahinchbus
9h 14m
Fly to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane EDI - KIR
2. Take the bus from Kerry Airport to Limerick Colbert Stationbus
12h 13m
Fly to Dublin Airport, train, line 350 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Limerick Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain
4. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain
5. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Lahinchbus
11h
Fly to Cork Airport, train, line 350 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Limericktrain
4. Take the train from Limerick to Ennistrain
5. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Lahinchbus
10h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 15 to Jubilee Roadbus 271
4. Take the bus from Clones Diamond to ATU Galwaybus
5. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Lahinchbus 350
18h 16m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 15 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
4. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Stationbus 65
5. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Lahinchbus 350
18h 49m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN) flights

4Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Lahinch.

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Distance: 576.1 km
Duration: 6h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Lahinch. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, then take the line 333 bus to Lahinch. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Lahinch via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 13, and ATU Galway in around 17h 6m.

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