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 - €160 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 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ulster?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ulster. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ulster?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ulster is 389 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 which takes 12h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m 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 191+ hotels available in Ulster.

Edinburgh to Ulster - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 8 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 Grand Central to Dundalktrain
3. Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Carrickmacrossbus
6h 11m
€69–156
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
5h 50m
€51–154
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 21m
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
€90–350
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 Grand Central to Dundalktrain
6h
€73–169
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 Grand Central to Dundalktrain
6h 52m
€78–199
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 Busbus
6h 13m
€106–317
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Letterkenny Busbus
5h 26m
€52–359

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: 388.9 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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 Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dundalk, walk to Dundalk Stn, then take the bus to Carrickmacross. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Letterkenny Bus via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 12h 21m.

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