What is the cheapest way to get from Scotland to Doolin?

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Doolin is to fly and bus which costs €65 - €200 and takes 9h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scotland to Doolin?

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Doolin is to fly and bus which takes 7h 16m and costs €90 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Doolin?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Doolin. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Doolin via Europa Bus Centre, Crampton Quay and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

How far is it from Scotland to Doolin?

The distance between Scotland and Doolin is 595 km.

How do I travel from Scotland to Doolin without a car?

The best way to get from Scotland to Doolin without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Dublin which takes 14h 29m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Scotland to Doolin?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Scotland to Doolin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Doolin bus from?

Scotland to Doolin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Scotland to Doolin bus arrive?

Scotland to Doolin bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Doolin?

There are 340+ hotels available in Doolin.

Scotland to Doolin - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Doolin by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, train, or taxi

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)EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Doolin
7h 16m
€93–207
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin
8h 44m
€63–187
Bus and ferry, bus via Dublin
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotel
3. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galway761 / ...
4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin350
14h 29m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Doolin
8h 21m
€117–177
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 13 to ATU Galway
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin
9h 3m
€69–192
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)EDI - NOC
2. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to ATU Galway
3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin
8h 40m
€99–236
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Jubilee Road271
3. Take the bus from Clones Diamond to ATU Galway
4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin350
15h 20m
Bus and ferry, bus #2
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Cavan Bus Station271
3. Take the bus from Cavan Bus Station to Galway Ceannt Station65
4. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Doolin350
16h 42m
Bus and ferry, bus #3
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to ATU Galway64
4. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Doolin350
17h 2m
Train, bus and ferry, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212
4. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Eyre Square964
5. Take the taxi from Eyre Square to Doolin
17h 29m

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 Scotland to Doolin.

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Distance: 595.4 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Scotland and Doolin, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Doolin. 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 Ennis Station, then take the bus to Doolin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Doolin via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Europa Bus Centre, The Gresham Hotel, Crampton Quay, and ATU Galway in around 14h 29m.

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