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How to get fromEdinburgh to Donaghadeeby plane, bus, train, car ferry, busferry or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Donaghadee by plane, bus, train, car ferry, busferry, or car

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Paradebus bus
    4h 51m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    5h 16m
    £64–95

  3. Train, Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    8h 7m

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 41m

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 7 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to The Paradebus bus
    5h 20m

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to The Paradebus bus
    5h 32m

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 7 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to The Paradebus bus
    6h 7m

  8. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    9h 29m
    £116–209

  9. Bus, bus and ferry via Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus bus megabus 900 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 44m

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Donaghadee, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Donaghadee. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Queens Square, walk to Laganside Buscentre, then take the line 507 bus to The Parade. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Donaghadee via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, and Belfast in around 8h 7m.

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