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 - £280 and takes 5h 13m.

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 13m and costs £60 - £280.

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 Shandwick Place and arriving at Newtownards Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Wellington Place and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

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 8h 3m 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 Shandwick Place 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 1228+ hotels available in Newtownards.

Edinburgh to Newtownards - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 505 bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Newtownards by plane, bus, train, car ferry, busferry, or car

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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)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Newtownards Bus Stationbus
3h 58m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Newtownardscar
5h 13m
£61–274
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 3m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
9h 49m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
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 53m
£96–207
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 505 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Lanyon Place to Newtownards Bus Stationbus
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 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 Newtownards Bus Stationbus
4h 42m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 505 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 to Newtownards Bus Stationbus
5h 16m

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

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Distance: 156.2 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 Bus Station, 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 8h 3m.

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