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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Buncrana is to bus and bus and ferry which costs €50 - €80 and takes 17h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Buncrana is to fly which takes 2h 51m and costs €65 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Buncrana?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Buncrana. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Cockhill Rd via Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast Glengall and Parnell Square Nth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Buncrana?

The distance between Edinburgh and Buncrana is 318 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Buncrana without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 17h 13m and costs €50 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Edinburgh to Buncrana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Buncrana bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Buncrana bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Buncrana?

There are 394+ hotels available in Buncrana.

Edinburgh to Buncrana - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car ferry

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

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Train to Glasgow Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3h 33m
€109–270
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
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 Parnell Square Nth to Cockhill Rdbus 933
17h 13m
€54–79
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4. Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain Re
11h 46m
€62–120
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Buncranacar
6h 23m
€88–351
Fly from Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2h 51m
€67–430

Edinburgh to Buncrana by bus, busferry, and foot

21Weekly Services

17h 13mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 317.7 km
Duration: 3h 33m

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

easyJet flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) twice a week.

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