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How to get fromEdinburgh to Ulsterby plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ulster by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Carrickmacrossbus bus
    6h 21m
    €64–145

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    12h 36m
    €25–35

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar car
    6h 27m
    €91–361

  4. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus bus
    5h 50m
    €53–174

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    6h 9m
    €69–163

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    7h 6m
    €69–180

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane GLA - LDY
    3. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Letterkenny Busbus bus
    6h 17m
    €118–323

  8. Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane plane EDI - LDY
    2. Take the bus from Derry Bus Station to Letterkenny Busbus bus
    5h 31m
    €76–443

  9. Train, Bus, bus and ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Pottinger's Entry High Street to Giants Causewaybus bus 221
    5. Drive from Giants Causeway to Movillecar car
    6. Take the bus from Moville to ATU Letterkennybus bus 953 / ...
    14h 3m
    €41–80

Edinburgh to Ulster by bus and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 388.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ulster. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dundalk, walk to Dundalk Stn, then take the bus to Carrickmacross. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Letterkenny Bus via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Derry Bus Station in around 12h 36m.

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