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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portumna is to fly and train which costs €50 - €170 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portumna is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 16m and costs €85 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portumna?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portumna. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Portumna via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport Zone 13 and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 18m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portumna?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portumna is 552 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portumna without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 16h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Edinburgh to Portumna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portumna bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Portumna bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portumna?

There are 46+ hotels available in Portumna.

Edinburgh to Portumna - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portumna by plane, train, busferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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 Dublin Airport, train
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloetrain
8h 56m
€51–165
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Wellington Quay to Birrbus 847 / ...
16h 15m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portumnacar
8h 16m
€86–163
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Portumnabus
8h 30m
€73–223
Fly Edinburgh Airport 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 Portumnabus
8h 27m
€83–173
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloetrain
9h 44m
€66–191
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 Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloetrain
10h 57m
€74–151
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 Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Ballinasloetrain
10h 45m
€72–159
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the train from Cork to Thurlestrain
3. Take the bus from Thurles Station to Birrbus
10h 40m
€62–201
Bus, bus and ferry via Galway
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 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 Portumnabus 844
16h 18m
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 to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 16 to Nenaghbus 735
5. Take the bus from Nenagh to Portumnabus 322
17h 53m

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

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Portumna.

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Distance: 551.6 km
Duration: 8h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Portumna. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport, Terminal 2, take the bus to Dublin Heuston Rail Station Phoenix Park & Dublin Zoo, walk to Dublin Heuston, take the train to Ballinasloe, walk to Ballinasloe Station, then take the line 547 bus to Portumna. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Portumna via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Wellington Quay, and Birr in around 16h 15m.

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