What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Blarney Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Blarney Castle is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €60 - €90 and takes 16h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Blarney Castle?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Blarney Castle is to fly and line 215 bus which takes 5h 30m and costs €60 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Blarney Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Blarney Castle. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Blarney via Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast Glengall, Crampton Quay and St Patrick's Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Blarney Castle?

The distance between Edinburgh and Blarney Castle is 597 km.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Blarney Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Blarney Castle without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 16h 33m and costs €60 - €90.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Blarney Castle?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Edinburgh to Blarney Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Blarney Castle bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Blarney Castle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Blarney Castle?

There are 324+ hotels available in Blarney Castle.

Edinburgh to Blarney Castle - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Blarney Castle by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, line 215 bus
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
2. Take the bus from St Patrick's Street to Blarneybus
5h 30m
€60–250
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 Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus
4. Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Cork Alfred Stbus 707
16h 33m
€60–89
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Blarney Castlecar
9h 34m
€144–431
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane GLA - ORK
6h 26m
€88–300
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
8h 28m
€79–216

Edinburgh to Blarney Castle by bus, busferry, and foot

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Distance: 597.3 km
Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Blarney Castle, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Blarney Castle. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Stn, walk to St Patrick's Street, take the line 215 bus to Blarney, then walk to Blarney Castle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Blarney Castle via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, Crampton Quay, Cork Alfred St, St Patrick's Street, and Blarney in around 16h 33m.

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