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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £40 - £100 and takes 3h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Princes Street via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ballymena and Edinburgh is 178 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Ballymena to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Edinburgh bus from?

Ballymena to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from George Street station.

Where does the Ballymena to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ballymena to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ballymena to Edinburgh by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, bus, 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 Ballymena to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3h 39m
£49–155
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Antrim
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
3h 34m
£42–97
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena 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
9h 3m
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgate0
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 6m
£68–151
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ballymena to Belfast
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
5h 20m
£66–100
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 18m
£50–187
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Lanyon Place
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
4h 22m
£59–230
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 15m
£51–191
Train, bus and ferry via Ayr
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgate0
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 9m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street to Nelson Street Bus Lane218
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
9h 22m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h 32m

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

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Map of how to get from Ballymena to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 176.7 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Ballymena to Edinburgh. However, you can 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 Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Edinburgh Waverley via Belfast Great Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 3m.

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