There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lisdoonvarna by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train
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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport, bus
best- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane EDI - SNN
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Lisdoonvarnabus
7h 26m€66–237Bus, bus and ferry via Galway
cheapest- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
- Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to The Gresham Hotelbus
- Take the bus from Crampton Quay to ATU Galwaybus 761 / ...
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Lisdoonvarnabus 350
17h 9m€54–92Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
- Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
- Drive from Larne to Lisdoonvarnacar
9h 21m€129–406Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Lisdoonvarnabus
10h 8m€72–200Fly Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane EDI - NOC
- Take the bus from Ireland W Airport to ATU Galwaybus
- Take the bus from ATU Galway to Lisdoonvarnabus
8h 33m€67–284Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Lisdoonvarnabus
10h 45m€72–230Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain
- Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Galwaytrain
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Lisdoonvarnabus
11h 47m€100–194Fly Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane EDI - ORK
- Take the train from Cork to Limerick Junctiontrain
- Take the bus from Ennis Station to Lisdoonvarnabus
10h 19m€83–283Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Burgh Quaybus 785
- Take the bus from Burgh Quay to Ennis Frs Walkbus 300
- Take the bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Lisdoonvarnabus 350
18h 37m€72–214Train, bus and ferry, bus
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Cavan Bus Stationbus 271
- Take the bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceanntbus 65
- Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Lisdoonvarnabus 350
18h 43m€60–105
Edinburgh to Lisdoonvarna by train, foot, busferry, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lisdoonvarna is to bus and bus and ferry via Galway which costs €50 - €95 and takes 17h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lisdoonvarna is to fly and bus which takes 7h 26m and costs €65 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Lisdoonvarna. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Lisdoonvarna via Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast Glengall, Crampton Quay and ATU Galway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Lisdoonvarna is 602 km.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lisdoonvarna without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Galway which takes 17h 9m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Edinburgh to Lisdoonvarna, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Lisdoonvarna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.
Edinburgh to Lisdoonvarna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
There are 418+ hotels available in Lisdoonvarna.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Lisdoonvarna, Ireland?
There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Lisdoonvarna. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Shannon Airport (SNN), walk to Shannon Airport, take the line 51 bus to Ennis Station, then take the bus to Lisdoonvarna. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Lisdoonvarna via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast Glengall, The Gresham Hotel, Crampton Quay, and ATU Galway in around 17h 9m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shannon Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–180
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–120
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Ireland West Airport Knock
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–230
Flights from Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–110
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Cork Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €29–210
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connolly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–22
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €15–22
Train from Dublin Heuston to Galway
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €18–25
Train from Cork to Limerick Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €9–13
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Ennis Station to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from ATU Galway to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from ATU Galway to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
Bus from Ennis Station to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Ennis B na Trócaire to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €15–21
Bus from Cavan Bus Stn to Galway Ceannt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €27–40
Bus from Galway Ceannt to Lisdoonvarna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–22
- Phone
- +44 01304 44 88 88
- [email protected]
- Website
- P&O Ferries
Car ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–260
- Website
- P&O Ferries
- Passenger Standard
- €29–55
- Passenger Car
- €150–260
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