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

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There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Donaghadee by plane, bus, train, car ferry, 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 Bus Station to The Paradebus bus
    4h 51m
    £46–116

  2. 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 carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    8h 14m
    £127–194

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Donaghadeecar car
    5h 24m
    £64–278

  4. 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 to The Paradebus bus
    5h 16m
    £46–108

  5. 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 Bus Station to The Paradebus bus
    5h 18m
    £53–162

  6. 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 to The Paradebus bus
    5h 53m
    £52–138

  7. 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 carferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    9h 51m
    £164–261

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£27Cheapest 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 14m.

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