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

The cheapest way to get from Letterkenny to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £130 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Letterkenny to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs £45 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Letterkenny and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Letterkenny to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Letterkenny Bus and arriving at Princes Street via Foyle Street Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Letterkenny to Edinburgh?

The distance between Letterkenny and Edinburgh is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Letterkenny to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Letterkenny to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Letterkenny to Edinburgh bus from?

Letterkenny to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Foyle Street Bus Station.

Where does the Letterkenny to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Letterkenny to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 7.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2773+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Letterkenny to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Letterkenny to Edinburgh by bus, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
6h 12m
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LDY - EDI
4h 30m
£45–244
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
11h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Letterkenny to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
6h 28m
£76–297
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 22m
£86–249
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
7h 33m
£53–126
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Queen's University Belfastbus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 13m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 238.6 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Letterkenny to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, take the bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 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 Letterkenny Bus to Princes Street via Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 23m.

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