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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Edinburgh is to bus and train and fly which costs £55 - £130 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donegal to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 5h 17m and costs £45 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Donegal and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Donegal to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Donegal and arriving at Princes Street via Foyle Street Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Donegal to Edinburgh?

The distance between Donegal and Edinburgh is 320 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donegal to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 10m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 10m to get from Donegal to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donegal to Edinburgh bus from?

Donegal to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Donegal station.

Where does the Donegal to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Donegal to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Ulsterbus Depot station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Donegal to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, bus and ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Donegal to Edinburgh by bus, busferry, car, car ferry, plane, 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.

Bus, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
12h 10m
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LDY - EDI
5h 17m
£48–248
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
6h 52m
£81–304
Bus, bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 14bus
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
7h 20m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Ulster University Belfastbus
3. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
4. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 25m
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
7h 28m
£55–151
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 7m
£89–253
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrimtrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
8h 20m
£56–130

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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54 minAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 318 mi
Duration: 12h 10m

What companies run services between Donegal, Ulster, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Donegal to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Ulsterbus Depot, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 7, walk to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, take the vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Buchanan Bus Station, then take the bus to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Donegal to Edinburgh via Larne and Cairnryan in around 6h 52m.

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