What is the cheapest way to get from Achill Island to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Achill Island to Edinburgh is to bus and train and fly which costs £55 - £160 and takes 9h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Achill Island to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Achill Island to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 6h 30m and costs £50 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Achill Island and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Achill Island to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Droichead Acla and arriving at Princes Street via Castlebar, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.

How far is it from Achill Island to Edinburgh?

The distance between Achill Island and Edinburgh is 328 miles.

How do I travel from Achill Island to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Achill Island to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 48m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Achill Island to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Achill Island to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Achill Island to Edinburgh bus from?

Achill Island to Edinburgh bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, depart from Droichead Acla station.

Where does the Achill Island to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Achill Island to Edinburgh bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Mayo, arrive at Castlebar station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2853+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Bus, bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebarbus
2. Take the bus from Castlebar to Ireland W Airportbus
3. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NOC - EDI
6h 30m
£52–219
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebarbus
2. Take the bus from Castlebar to Airport Zone 11bus 721
3. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus
4. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
5. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
16h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dooagh to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
9h 22m
£109–344
Bus, train to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus
2. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
9h 42m
£55–155
Bus, bus to Shannon Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Westportbus
2. Take the bus from Westport to Galway Ceanntbus
3. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Shannon Airportbus
4. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SNN - EDI
9h 57m
£77–236
Bus, train to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus
2. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 25m
£54–180
Bus, train, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus
2. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
4. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
11h 1m
£79–168
Bus, train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Droichead Acla to Castlebar Stnbus
2. Take the train from Castlebar to Dublin Heustontrain
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
4. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
11h 29m
£76–152

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

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Distance: 325.8 mi
Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Achill Island, IE-MO, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Achill Island to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Castlebar, take the bus to Ireland W Airport, walk to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) 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 Droichead Acla to Princes Street via Castlebar, Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 48m.

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