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 7h 34m.

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 19m and costs £45 - £260.

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 Enniskillen Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

How far is it from Donegal to Edinburgh?

The distance between Donegal and Edinburgh is 363 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 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 Enniskillen station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Donegal to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane

There are 9 ways to get from Donegal to Edinburgh by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
7h 30m
£59–161
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 19m
£48–258
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillenbus 30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2bus 261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
12h 30m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
7h 6m
£84–127
Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
7h 39m
£61–173
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
7h 34m
£57–130
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ireland West Airportbus
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane NOC - EDI
5h 56m
£71–191
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 17m
£65–215
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depotbus 64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
13h 2m

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 361.1 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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 Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19, walk to Dublin-Airport-DUB airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Donegal to Princes Street via Enniskillen Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 2, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 30m.

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