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 - €150 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 2 and Ballygawley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Letterkenny?

The distance between Edinburgh and Letterkenny is 470 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 bus and bus and ferry via Aughnacloy which takes 12h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 29m 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 Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Letterkenny bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Letterkenny?

There are 171+ hotels available in Letterkenny.

Edinburgh to Letterkenny - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Letterkenny by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, 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.

Bus, bus and ferry via Aughnacloy
best
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 2 to Ballygawley Park and Ridebus 261 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballygawley to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 32
12h 29m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
cheapest
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
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Letterkennycar
6h 23m
€93–138
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
€65–191
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 Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus 212
12h 30m
Train, bus and ferry
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
13h
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
€65–195
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
€61–142
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 16m
€100–423

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

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Distance: 470.5 km
Duration: 12h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Letterkenny. However, you can take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 2, take the bus to Ballygawley Park and Ride, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh to Letterkenny via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 6h 23m.

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