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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Downings is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €200 and takes 9h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Downings is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 54m and costs €95 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Downings?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Downings. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Na Dúnaibh via Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot and Letterkenny Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Downings?

The distance between Edinburgh and Downings is 500 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Downings without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 14h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 30m to get from Edinburgh to Downings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Downings bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Downings bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Downings?

There are 393+ hotels available in Downings.

Edinburgh to Downings - 4 ways to travel via train, Bus, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Edinburgh to Downings by train, bus, car ferry, car, busferry, or plane

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

Train, Bus, car ferry, drive
best
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
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
5. Drive from Derry-Londonderry to Downingscar
12h 30m
Fly, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
9h 58m
€64–191
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus 212
14h 21m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Downingscar
6h 54m
€99–143

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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1h 8mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 500.2 km
Duration: 12h 30m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Downings, Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Downings. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, walk to Stena Line terminus, take the line 96 bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, take the train to Derry-Londonderry, then drive to Downings. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Na Dúnaibh via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Ulsterbus Depot, and Letterkenny Bus Station in around 14h 21m.

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