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

The cheapest way to get from Ulster to Scotland is to bus and fly which costs £35 - £140 and takes 4h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ulster to Scotland is to bus and fly which takes 4h 9m and costs £70 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Ulster and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Ulster station to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Letterkenny Bus Station and arriving at Glasgow Buchanan via Derry Londonderry Bus Station and Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 3m.

How far is it from Ulster to Scotland?

The distance between Ulster and Scotland is 219 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ulster to Scotland without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 10h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Ulster to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ulster to Scotland bus from?

Ulster to Scotland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Derry Londonderry Bus Station.

Where does the Ulster to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1376+ hotels available in Scotland.

Ulster to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Ulster to Scotland by train, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, 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.

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 Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
cheapest
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
4h 27m
£39–139
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
10h 3m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
10h 57m
£86–131
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Letterkenny to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Glasgow
5h 38m
£71–105
Bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
4h 58m
£46–130
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
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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
4h 31m
£48–165
Bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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
4h 9m
£70–304
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Derry-Londonderry to Belfast Great Central2_Ly->Gc / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
10h 44m

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

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Map of how to get from Ulster to Scotland.

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Distance: 217.5 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

What companies run services between Ulster, Ireland and Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ulster to Scotland. 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 Glasgow Buchanan via Derry Londonderry Bus Station, Grand Central Bus Stand 7, and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 10h 3m.

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