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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ulster is to fly and bus which costs €50 - €170 and takes 5h 50m.

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 - €310.

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 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ulster?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ulster is 443 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 train and Bus and car ferry which takes 12h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m 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 181+ hotels available in Ulster.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ulster 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 Dublin Airport, bus
best
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 50m
€53–164
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
€51–307
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
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
12h 12m
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 Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
12h 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
6h 27m
€87–349
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
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 28m
€57–131
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 15m
€57–134
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 8m
€75–193
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus
6h 11m
€113–284
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain
13h 32m

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

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1h 9mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Ulster.

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Distance: 442.9 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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 Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Castleblayney. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to ATU Letterkenny via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Derry-Londonderry, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 12h 12m.

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