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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ulster is to fly and train and bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 6h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ulster is to fly and bus which takes 5h 26m and costs €50 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ulster?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ulster station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 2 and Ballygawley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ulster?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ulster is 390 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ulster without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Aughnacloy which takes 12h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Edinburgh to Ulster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ulster bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Ulster bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ulster?

There are 161+ hotels available in Ulster.

Edinburgh to Ulster - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ulster by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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 Belfast International Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
3. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Carrickmacrossbus
6h 23m
€59–127
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
5h 26m
€51–287
Bus, bus and ferry via Aughnacloy
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 Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Ballygawley Park and Ridebus 261 / ...
4. Take the bus from Ballygawley to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 32
12h 32m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Letterkennycar
6h 23m
€92–138
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
5h 49m
€55–174
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
6h 17m
€56–165
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
6h 42m
€73–176
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain
7h 15m
€81–179
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
12h 33m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
13h

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Ulster.

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Distance: 389.7 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ulster. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Dundalk, walk to Dundalk Clarke Station, then take the bus to Carrickmacross. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Letterkenny Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 2, and Ballygawley in around 12h 32m.

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