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

The cheapest way to get from Newtownards to Edinburgh is to car ferry and bus and train which costs £60 - £80 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newtownards to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 13m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Newtownards and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Newtownards to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Gibson's Lane and arriving at Princes Street via T & G Transport House, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Newtownards to Edinburgh?

The distance between Newtownards and Edinburgh is 156 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newtownards to Edinburgh without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 8h 23m and costs £100 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Newtownards to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newtownards to Edinburgh bus from?

Newtownards to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Newtownards to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Newtownards to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2503+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Newtownards to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, line 5 bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Newtownards to Edinburgh by bus, plane, car ferry, train, 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.

Line 5 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Laganside Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3h 25m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Newtownards to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 13m
£61–276
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 23m
£101–145
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
9h 7m
Line 505 bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Donegall Square Westbus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3h 56m
Line 505 bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Donegall Square Westbus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 42m
Line 5 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Gibson's Lane to Laganside Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 12m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
9h 36m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 37m
£62–79
Bus and ferry, bus via Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus megabus AIR
9h 41m

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

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Distance: 154.9 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Newtownards to Edinburgh. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Laganside Bus Station, walk to Queens Square, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newtownards to Edinburgh Waverley via Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 23m.

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