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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ulster is to fly and bus which costs €45 - €150 and takes 5h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Ulster is to fly and bus which takes 5h 11m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Ulster?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Ulster. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Scotland to Ulster?

The distance between Scotland and Ulster is 378 km.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Ulster without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 10h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h to get from Scotland to Ulster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Ulster bus from?

Scotland to Ulster bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where does the Scotland to Ulster bus arrive?

Scotland to Ulster bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Ulster?

There are 191+ hotels available in Ulster.

Scotland to Ulster - 8 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
10h
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
5h 29m
€46–149
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
5h 35m
€78–333
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 Grand Central to Dundalktrain
3. Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Carrickmacrossbus
6h 11m
€69–156
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
3. Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Carrickmacrossbus
5h 51m
€69–156
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
5h 34m
€73–194
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 Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
5h 50m
€51–154
Fly Glasgow Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Letterkenny Busbus
5h 11m
€97–274

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

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Ulster.

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Distance: 377.6 km
Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Scotland and Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Ulster. However, you can take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 7, take the bus to Foyle Street Bus Station, then take the bus to Letterkenny Bus. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow to Letterkenny via Cairnryan and Larne in around 5h 35m.

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