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

The cheapest way to get from Galway to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which costs £80 - £160 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galway to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h 40m and costs £80 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Galway and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Galway station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Galway Coach Station and arriving at Princes Street via Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

How far is it from Galway to Edinburgh?

The distance between Galway and Edinburgh is 350 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galway to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB) which takes 13h 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Galway to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galway to Edinburgh bus from?

Galway to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Galway Coach Station.

Where does the Galway to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Galway to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Dublin Airport Zone 11 station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1645+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Galway to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

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

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

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
6h 11m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Galway to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
8h 40m
£83–152
Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus 760 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
13h 30m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
15h 20m
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NOC - EDI
5h 21m
Bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Shannon Airportbus
2. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
5h 35m
Bus to Cork Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Cork Airportbus
2. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane ORK - EDI
7h 16m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Station to Dublin Airport Zone 11bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 1m
Train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
10h
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Cavan Bus Stationbus 65
2. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 15bus 270
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
15h 27m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Galway to Dublin Heustontrain Re / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
4. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
16h 17m

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

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1h 10mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Galway to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 347.7 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Galway to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Zone 11, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galway Coach Station to Princes Street via Dublin Airport Zone 11, Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 13h 30m.

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