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How to get fromEdinburgh to Castlebarby plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Castlebar by plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane EDI - NOC
    2. Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to Castlebarbus bus
    5h 40m
    €65–241

  2. Bus, bus and ferry via Dublin Airport (DUB)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Castlebarbus bus 721
    16h 18m
    €40–188

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Holyheadtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry ferry 0
    4. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train 804 / ...
    14h 44m
    €180–284

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Castlebarcar car
    8h 23m
    €114–401

  5. Fly to Dublin Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    8h 16m
    €59–193

  6. Fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    10h 8m
    €87–177

  7. Fly to Shannon Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane EDI - SNN
    2. Take the bus from Shannon Airport to ATU Galwaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from ATU Galway to Castlebarbus bus
    8h 56m
    €68–240

  8. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train
    3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Castlebartrain train
    9h 56m
    €91–195

  9. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Enniskillen Bus Stationbus bus 261
    4. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus to Ballina Humbrtbus bus 458
    17h 44m
    €42–75

Edinburgh to Castlebar by train, ferry, foot, and tram

Calendar23Weekly Services
Duration14h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 475.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Castlebar. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC), walk to Ireland W Airport, then take the bus to Castlebar. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Castlebar via Warrington Bank Quay, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Heuston, and Dublin Heuston in around 14h 44m.

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