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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Ulster is to fly and train and bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 6h 16m.

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 €85 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Ulster?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland to Ulster station. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Buchanan and arriving at Letterkenny Bus Station via Grand Central Bus Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Scotland to Ulster?

The distance between Scotland and Ulster is 393 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 car ferry and train which takes 9h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 54m 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 165+ hotels available in Ulster.

Scotland to Ulster - 11 ways to travel via train, Bus, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Ulster by bus, car ferry, train, busferry, car, or plane

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

Bus, car ferry, train
best
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderry0
9h 54m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)GLA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayney
5h 29m
€51–169
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 7 to Derry Londonderry Bus Station212 / ...
9h 59m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Letterkenny
5h 30m
€81–127
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
3. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Carrickmacross
6h 16m
€63–133
Bus and ferry, bus via Aughnacloy
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Ballygawley Park and Ride261 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballygawley to Letterkenny Bus Station32
10h 11m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderry1_Gc->Ly / ...
10h 42m
Fly Glasgow Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
3. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Carrickmacross
5h 56m
€60–158
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayney
5h 49m
€57–174
Fly Glasgow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalk
5h 45m
€62–196
Fly Glasgow Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
2. Take the bus from Ulsterbus Depot to Letterkenny Bus Station
5h 11m
€86–352

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

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51 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Ulster.

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Distance: 393.4 km
Duration: 9h 54m

What companies run services between Scotland and Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Scotland to Ulster. However, you can take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, take the taxi to Yorkgate, take the train to Derry-Londonderry, walk to Ulsterbus Depot, then take the bus to ATU Letterkenny. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Glasgow Buchanan to Letterkenny Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Bus Stand 7, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 9h 59m.

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