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

The cheapest way to get from Ulster to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which costs £45 - £140 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulster to Edinburgh is to bus and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs £45 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Ulster and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulster station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Letterkenny Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Foyle Street Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.

How far is it from Ulster to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ulster and Edinburgh is 218 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ulster to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Ulster to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulster to Edinburgh bus from?

Ulster to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Foyle Street Bus Station.

Where does the Ulster to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ulster to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 7.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2502+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ulster to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 10 ways to get from Ulster to Edinburgh by train, plane, 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.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
4h 59m
£48–140
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ulsterbus Depotbus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LDY - EDI
4h 29m
£45–294
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 7bus 212 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
11h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Letterkenny to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
6h 28m
£76–296
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Dundalk Clarke Stationbus
2. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
5h 27m
£50–109
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
4h 59m
£46–139
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 45m
£51–137
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
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
5h 45m
£61–168
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
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
6h 13m
£58–137
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 52m

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

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Map of how to get from Ulster to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 217.1 mi
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Ulster, Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ulster to Edinburgh. However, you can take the bus to Dundalk Clarke Station, walk to Dundalk, take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, 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 bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Princes Street via Foyle Street Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 7, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 23m.

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