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

The cheapest way to get from Balmoral to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £45 - £110 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmoral to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 5m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Balmoral and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmoral to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Malone Park and arriving at Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Balmoral to Edinburgh?

The distance between Balmoral and Edinburgh is 149 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balmoral to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Balmoral to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmoral to Edinburgh bus from?

Balmoral to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Balmoral to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Balmoral to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2844+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Balmoral 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 Balmoral to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3h 5m
£48–115
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Balmoral to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3h 33m
£45–109
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
8h 28m
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 13m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Balmoral to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 1m
£62–275
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 47m
£54–185
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 15m
£51–154
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
8h 40m
Bus and ferry, bus via Shandwick Place
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shandwick Placebus 900
8h 44m
Bus and ferry, train via Ayr
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 36m

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

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Map of how to get from Balmoral to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Balmoral to Edinburgh. However, you can take the train to Belfast Great Central, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 10, 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 bus from Malone Park to Edinburgh Waverley via Great Northern Mall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 28m.

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