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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tarbert is to fly and bus which costs €75 - €180 and takes 10h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tarbert is to fly and bus which takes 7h 56m and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Tarbert?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Tarbert. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Tarbert via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport Zone 10 and Limerick Colbert Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Tarbert?

The distance between Edinburgh and Tarbert is 617 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tarbert without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Limerick which takes 17h 24m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Edinburgh to Tarbert, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Tarbert bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Tarbert bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Tarbert?

There are 131+ hotels available in Tarbert.

Edinburgh to Tarbert - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tarbert 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 Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
7h 56m
€90–210
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus
cheapest
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 bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
10h 23m
€61–189
Bus, bus and ferry via Limerick
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 12 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 10 to Limerick Arthur's Quaybus 712
5. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus 314
17h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Tarbertcar
9h 35m
€133–198
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Kerry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane EDI - KIR
2. Take the bus from Tralee Bus Station to Listowelbus
3. Take the bus from Listowel to Tarbertbus
10h 16m
€78–180
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train, 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 bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
10h 29m
€75–202
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
3. Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
11h 20m
€110–239
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 Henry Streetbus
4. Take the bus from Limerick Colbert Station to Tarbertbus
11h 30m
€96–234
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 Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Newcastle Westbus 300
5. Take the bus from Newcastle West to Tarbertbus 595
17h 54m

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

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1h 20mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Tarbert.

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Distance: 616.8 km
Duration: 7h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Tarbert. 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 Limerick Colbert Station, then take the bus to Tarbert. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Tarbert via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 12, Dublin Airport T2, Dublin Airport Zone 10, Limerick Arthur's Quay, and Limerick Colbert Station in around 17h 24m.

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