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

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

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Church Streetbus bus
    4h 8m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Belfast to Downpatrickcar car
    5h 21m
    £65–91

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 29m

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Streetbus bus
    4h 40m

  5. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 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 Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Streetbus bus
    5h 26m

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 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 Adelaide St. to Church Streetbus bus
    4h 49m

  7. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 49m

  8. Bus, bus and ferry via Shandwick Place

    1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    9h 51m

  9. 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
    10h 5m

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Downpatrick. 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 Donegall Square South, walk to Adelaide St., then take the line 215 bus to Church Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Church Street via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 9h 29m.

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