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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Tuam is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €160 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Tuam is to fly and bus which takes 5h 39m and costs €70 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Tuam?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Tuam. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Tuam Holy Cross College via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 11 and Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Tuam?

The distance between Edinburgh and Tuam is 482 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Tuam without a car is to train and bus and ferry and bus via Dublin which takes 14h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Edinburgh to Tuam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Tuam bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Tuam bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Tuam?

There are 32+ hotels available in Tuam.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Tuam by plane, bus, train, busferry, 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 to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Tuam Vicar Streetbus
5h 39m
€74–160
Fly to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 11 to Tuam Holy Cross Collegebus
7h 37m
€55–158
Train, bus and ferry, bus via Dublin
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 Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Collegebus 721
14h 54m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Tuamcar
8h 15m
€86–163
Fly 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
7h 53m
€77–239
Fly to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
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 bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Collegebus
9h 46m
€79–156
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
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 bus from Crampton Quay to Tuam Holy Cross Collegebus
9h 34m
€76–165
Fly to Cork Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from Cork Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus
9h 58m
€59–204
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
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 11 to Tuam Holy Cross Collegebus 721
15h 3m
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 Tuam Vicar Streetbus 65
15h 17m
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 11 to Tuam Holy Cross Collegebus 721
15h 19m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) flights

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Distance: 482.5 km
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Tuam, IE-G, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Tuam. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland West Airport, then take the bus to Tuam Vicar Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tuam Holy Cross College via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, and Crampton Quay in around 14h 54m.

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