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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Letterkenny is to fly and train which costs €60 - €140 and takes 7h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Letterkenny is to fly and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs €50 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Letterkenny?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Letterkenny station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Letterkenny?

The distance between Edinburgh and Letterkenny is 318 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Letterkenny without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 12h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Edinburgh to Letterkenny, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Letterkenny bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Letterkenny bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 174+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Edinburgh to Letterkenny - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Letterkenny by plane, bus, train, car ferry, busferry, or car

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
5h 26m
€51–287
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
12h 11m
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 Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
12h 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
6h 27m
€85–348
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
8h 10m
€63–191
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
7h 34m
€60–137
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
7h 38m
€63–185
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
6h 13m
€95–367
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Derry-Londonderrytrain
8h 15m
€80–225
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
13h 30m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) flights

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Distance: 318.1 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Letterkenny. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport (LDY), walk to City of Derry Airport, take the line 234 bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to ATU Letterkenny via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 12h 11m.

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