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 37m.

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 37m 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 20m.

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 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m 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 2514+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Ballymena to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 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 Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3h 42m
£46–135
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 12m
£40–176
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 16m
Train, car ferry, Bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Yorkgatetrain
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 30m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
4h 58m
£59–273
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Ballymena to Antrimtrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3h 37m
£41–97
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 22m
£49–125
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ballymena 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
4h 26m
£59–163
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from George Street 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
9h 20m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Ballymena 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
9h 21m

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

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54 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 176.7 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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 Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ballymena to Edinburgh Waverley via Yorkgate, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr, Carrick Street, Ashgrove Street, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 16m.

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