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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilkee is to fly and bus which costs €55 - €250 and takes 7h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kilkee is to fly and bus which takes 7h 18m and costs €55 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kilkee?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kilkee. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Kilkee via Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast Glengall, Burgh Quay and Ennis Frs Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kilkee?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kilkee is 680 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kilkee without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 18h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 7m to get from Edinburgh to Kilkee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kilkee bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Kilkee bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kilkee?

There are 191+ hotels available in Kilkee.

Edinburgh to Kilkee - 4 ways to travel via plane, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kilkee by plane, car, car ferry, bus, or busferry

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Fly to Kerry Airport, drive, car ferry
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane EDI - KIR
2. Drive from Kerry-Airport-KIR to Tarbertcar
3. Take the carferry from Tarbert to Killimercarferry
8h 7m
€79–236
Fly to Shannon Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
2. Take the bus from Ennis Station to Kilkeebus
7h 18m
€57–247
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 Burgh Quay to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
5. Take the bus from Ennis Frs Walk to Kilkeebus 335
18h 57m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Kilkeecar
10h 5m
€134–420

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Kerry Airport (KIR) flights

20Weekly Planes

3h 58mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 680.4 km
Duration: 8h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Kilkee. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Kerry Airport (KIR), drive to Tarbert, take the car ferry to Killimer, then drive to Kilkee. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Kilkee via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, Burgh Quay, and Ennis Frs Walk in around 18h 57m.

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