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 12m.

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 16m and costs £45 - £200.

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 28m.

How far is it from Donegal to Edinburgh?

The distance between Donegal and Edinburgh is 290 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 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m 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 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Donegal to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Donegal to Edinburgh by bus, train, plane, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

Bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Lanyon Place
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
7h 16m
£63–183
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LDY - EDI
5h 16m
£47–198
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Enniskillen30
2. Take the bus from Enniskillen Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 2261
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
12h 28m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donegal to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
7h 4m
£84–127
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
7h 12m
£57–125
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
7h 27m
£59–162
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 5m
£90–383
Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ireland West Airport
2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)NOC - EDI
5h 58m
£81–191
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 55m
£65–215
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Donegal to Ulsterbus Depot64
2. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Central0
3. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
12h 41m

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

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Distance: 288.7 mi
Duration: 7h 16m

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, walk to Derry-Londonderry, take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to 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 28m.

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