What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Ulster?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Ulster is to fly and bus which costs €70 - €190 and takes 6h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Ulster?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Ulster is to fly and bus which takes 6h 7m and costs €70 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Ulster?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Ulster station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 14m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Ulster?

The distance between Aberdeen and Ulster is 598 km.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Ulster without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Ulster without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Glasgow which takes 14h 14m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Ulster?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Aberdeen to Ulster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Ulster bus from?

Aberdeen to Ulster bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Ulster bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Ulster bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ulster?

There are 174+ hotels available in Ulster.

Aberdeen to Ulster - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Aberdeen to Ulster by plane, bus, busferry, car, car ferry, or train

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

Fly Aberdeen Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane ABZ - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
6h 7m
€72–187
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
7h 38m
€61–347
Bus, bus and ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M9
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
14h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
8h 3m
€112–387
Fly Aberdeen Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 9m
€111–257
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
8h
€65–234
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
8h 41m
€68–187
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
8h 29m
€65–225
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
8h 19m
€71–237
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
8h 58m
€79–240
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
14h 24m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
14h 46m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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3h 9mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Aberdeen to Ulster.

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Distance: 598.5 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Aberdeen to Ulster. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Castleblayney. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Letterkenny Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 14h 14m.

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