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

The cheapest way to get from Donaghadee to Scotland is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £18 - £23 and takes 8h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Donaghadee to Scotland is to line 3 bus and train and fly which takes 4h and costs £40 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Donaghadee and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Donaghadee to Scotland. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Bath Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Ayr Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

How far is it from Donaghadee to Scotland?

The distance between Donaghadee and Scotland is 166 miles.

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

The best way to get from Donaghadee to Scotland without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 7h 34m and costs £150 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Donaghadee to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Donaghadee to Scotland bus from?

Donaghadee to Scotland bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Donaghadee to Scotland bus arrive?

Donaghadee to Scotland bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ayr station.

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 1527+ hotels available in Scotland.

Donaghadee to Scotland - 9 ways to travel via train, line 3 bus, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Donaghadee to Scotland by bus, train, plane, car ferry, busferry, 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.

Line 3 bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from New Street to Bangor Buscentrebus
2. Take the train from Bangor to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
4h 18m
£51–125
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Bath Streetbus X77 / ...
8h 31m
£18–22
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
7h 34m
£155–226
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Donaghadee to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Glasgowcar
4h 32m
£54–263
Line 3 bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from New Street to Bangor Buscentrebus
2. Take the train from Bangor to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
4h
£43–152
Line 3 bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the bus from New Street to Bangor Buscentrebus
2. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
4h 38m
£40–111
Line 3 bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from New Street to Bangor Buscentrebus
2. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Great Centraltrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
5h 1m
£46–109
Line 3 bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from New Street to Bangor Buscentrebus
2. Take the train from Bangor to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
4h 33m
£106–252
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
8h 53m
£42–76

Donaghadee to Scotland by bus, foot, and busferry

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8h 31mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Donaghadee to Scotland.

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Distance: 164.7 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Donaghadee, Northern Ireland and Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Donaghadee to Scotland. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Bangor Buscentre, walk to Bangor, take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, 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 vehicle from Donaghadee to Glasgow Central via Belfast, Cairnryan, Ferry Terminal, Port Rodie, Stranraer, and Ayr in around 7h 34m.

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