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

The cheapest way to get from Balmoral to Edinburgh is to car ferry and drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 2m.

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 £40 - £130.

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 39m.

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 bus which takes 8h 39m 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 2502+ 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, bus, car ferry, 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
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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
£42–130
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 39m
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 17m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 2m
£60–93
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Malone Park to Wellington Placebus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3h 34m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Malone Park to Wellington Placebus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 20m
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 52m
£55–158
Bus and ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus 900
8h 44m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street Low Level to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Helensburgh Central - Edinburgh / ...
9h 4m
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 Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 4m

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

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Distance: 147.8 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 Princes Street via Great Northern Mall, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 8h 39m.

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