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 £50 - £150 and takes 4h 54m.

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 31m and costs £45 - £260.

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 Edinburgh - Princes Street via Derry Londonderry Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 43m.

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 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 Derry Londonderry Bus Station.

Where does the Ulster to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2452+ 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 Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
5h 2m
£53–155
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 31m
£45–254
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 7bus 212 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus
11h 43m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Letterkenny to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
6h 32m
£81–122
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 Grand Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
5h 30m
£55–120
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 54m
£50–149
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand 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 14m
£63–205
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 38m
£55–204
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand 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 46m
£65–240
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 to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
12h 14m

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: 5h 2m

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 Grand Central, walk to Grand Central Bus Stand 20, 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 Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Edinburgh - Princes Street via Derry Londonderry Bus Station, Grand Central Bus Stand 7, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow in around 11h 43m.

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