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 €55 - €140 and takes 6h 21m.

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 29m and costs €50 - €160.

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 395 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 9h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m 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 172+ hotels available in Ulster.

Scotland to Ulster - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Scotland to Ulster by plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, train, 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 Glasgow Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane GLA - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
5h 29m
€50–159
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 7 to Derry Londonderry Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
9h 59m
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Derry-Londonderrytrain
10h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Glasgow to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Letterkennycar
5h 31m
€82–122
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 21m
€59–137
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 Great Central to Dundalktrain
3. Take the bus from Dundalk Clarke Station to Carrickmacrossbus
6h 1m
€55–152
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 Dublin Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
5h 49m
€57–174
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
€57–175
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 Great Central to Dundalktrain
5h 50m
€58–190
Bus and ferry, bus via Aughnacloy
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 2 to Ballygawley Park and Ridebus 261 / ...
3. Take the bus from Ballygawley to Letterkenny Bus Stationbus 32
10h 11m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Derry-Londonderrytrain 1_Gc->Ly
11h 2m

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Dublin Airport (DUB) flights

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Map of how to get from Scotland to Ulster.

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Distance: 395.3 km
Duration: 5h 29m

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 Sanderling Road, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Castleblayney. 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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