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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Donaghadee is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £280 and takes 5h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Donaghadee is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 24m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Donaghadee?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Donaghadee. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at The Parade via Glasgow Buchanan, Donegall Square West and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Donaghadee?

The distance between Edinburgh and Donaghadee is 165 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Donaghadee without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 8h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Edinburgh to Donaghadee, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Donaghadee bus from?

Edinburgh to Donaghadee bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Donaghadee bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Donaghadee bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Donaghadee?

There are 231+ hotels available in Donaghadee.

Edinburgh to Donaghadee - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 7 bus

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

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 7 bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to The Paradebus
4h 51m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Donaghadeecar
5h 24m
£63–276
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
8h 7m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 40m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 7 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to The Paradebus
5h 20m
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
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to The Paradebus
5h 28m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 7 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to The Paradebus
6h 2m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 33m
£117–152
Bus, bus and ferry via High Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 44m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 53m

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

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55 minAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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 Bus Station, 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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