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

The cheapest way to get from Ulster to Edinburgh is to bus and train and fly which costs £55 - £120 and takes 5h 22m.

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 28m and costs £40 - £200.

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 Derry Londonderry 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 219 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 55m 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 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ulster to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 11 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 Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
4h 55m
£55–165
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)LDY - EDI
4h 28m
£44–194
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Derry Londonderry Bus Station to Grand Central Bus Stand 7212 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
11h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Letterkenny to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
6h 30m
£81–122
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Carrickmacross to Dundalk Clarke Station
2. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
5h 22m
£55–115
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)DUB - EDI
4h 51m
£50–149
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 6m
£63–205
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 38m
£65–240
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Castleblayney to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 19
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)DUB - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 34m
£56–214
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Ulsterbus Depot
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)LDY - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 17m
£87–379
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
11h 53m

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

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Distance: 217.5 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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 Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Letterkenny Bus Station to Princes Street via Derry Londonderry Bus Station, Grand Central Bus Stand 7, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 23m.

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