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

The cheapest way to get from Ballintoy to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £120 and takes 5h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ballintoy to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Ballintoy to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 53m and costs £70 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Ballintoy and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballintoy to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Ballintoy Gospel Hall and arriving at Princes Street via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Ballintoy to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ballintoy and Edinburgh is 236 miles.

How do I travel from Ballintoy to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Ballintoy to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 10h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Ballintoy to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballintoy to Edinburgh bus from?

Ballintoy to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where does the Ballintoy to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Ballintoy to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2463+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ballintoy to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, car, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Ballintoy to Edinburgh by car, ferry, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, ferry, train
best
1. Drive from Ballintoy to Larnecar
2. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 54m
£76–343
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
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
6h 35m
£62–234
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 59m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballintoy to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 53m
£73–115
Line 402 bus, train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Ballintoy Gospel Hall to Coleraine Buscentrebus
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Lanyon Placetrain
3. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
5h 51m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
11h 28m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
11h 45m
Line 402 bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Ballintoy Gospel Hall to Coleraine Buscentrebus
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
5h 47m
Line 402 bus, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Ballintoy Gospel Hall to Coleraine Buscentrebus
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Antrimtrain
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 30m
Line 402 bus to City Of Derry Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Ballintoy Gospel Hall to Coleraine Buscentrebus
2. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LDY - EDI
4h 58m

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

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Map of how to get from Ballintoy to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 234.9 mi
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Ballintoy, Northern Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ballintoy to Edinburgh. However, you can drive to Larne, take the ferry to Cairnryan, drive to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ballintoy Gospel Hall to Edinburgh Waverley via Coleraine Buscentre, Coleraine, Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 59m.

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