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

The cheapest way to get from Donegal to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £55 - £160 and takes 7h 28m.

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 - £300.

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 229 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 5h 17m 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?

There are 2487+ 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 City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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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
£48–298
Bus, bus and ferry
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
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
£80–303
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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 28m
£55–151
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 36m
£59–163
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 32m
£56–125
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 54m
£71–171
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 19m
£64–153
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 Low Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
13h 40m

City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Donegal to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 227.9 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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 line 234 bus to City of Derry Airport, walk to City Of Derry Airport (LDY) 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 Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 10m.

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