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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Newtownards is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £100 and takes 5h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Newtownards is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 4m and costs £60 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Newtownards?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Newtownards station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Newtownards Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Wellington Place and Laganside Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 45m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Newtownards?

The distance between Edinburgh and Newtownards is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Newtownards without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 7h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Edinburgh to Newtownards, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Newtownards bus from?

Edinburgh to Newtownards bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Newtownards bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Newtownards bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Newtownards?

There are 1204+ hotels available in Newtownards.

Edinburgh to Newtownards - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 505 bus

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Newtownards 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 505 bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Newtownards Bus Station
3h 58m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5h 4m
£62–97
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 56m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
9h 27m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 505 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Newtownards Bus Station
4h 27m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 505 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Newtownards Bus Station
4h 37m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 505 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Newtownards Bus Station
5h 11m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 505 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Lanyon Place [bus stop] to Newtownards Bus Station
5h 55m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 11m
£107–202
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
9h 45m
Bus, bus and ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
9h 54m

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

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Distance: 156.3 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Newtownards. 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 505 bus to Newtownards Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newtownards via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, and Belfast in around 7h 56m.

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