Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Gortahork

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Gortahork by train, bus, car ferry, car, busferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, Bus, car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    3. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Castlerocktrain train
    5. Drive from Castlerock to Gortahorkcar car
    12h 47m
    €76–144

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    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 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Gort an Choircebus bus 932
    14h 35m
    €46–67

  3. 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 Gortahorkcar car
    7h 2m
    €100–377

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 16 to Gort an Choircebus bus
    8h 52m
    €63–176

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Donegal Airport

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Donegal Airport (CFN)plane plane GLA - CFN
    6h 21m
    €101–277

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane GLA - LDY
    3. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus to Gort an Choircebus bus
    8h 21m
    €135–345

Edinburgh to Gortahork by bus and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Gortahork.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 512.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Gortahork. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, walk to Stena Line terminus, take the line 96 bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, take the train to Castlerock, then drive to Gortahork. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Gort an Choirce via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Derry Bus Station, and Letterkenny Bus in around 14h 35m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Ireland

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides