What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast Port to Edinburgh is to car ferry and bus and train which costs £35 - £110 and takes 6h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Belfast Port to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast Port and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Port to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Belfast Stena Line Terminus and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Belfast Port to Edinburgh?

The distance between Belfast Port and Edinburgh is 146 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast Port to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast Port to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 6h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast Port to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Belfast Port to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast Port to Edinburgh bus from?

Belfast Port to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast Port to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1103+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Belfast Port to Edinburgh - 8 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Belfast Port to Edinburgh by plane, busferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2h 44m
£42–112
Car ferry, bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 41m
£35–105
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
6h 3m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
4h 49m
£40–81
Line 96 bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Thomas Johnston to Donegall Placebus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3h 32m
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 27m
£49–177
Line 96 bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Thomas Johnston to Donegall 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 14m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
6h 15m

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

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Distance: 145 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

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

Aer Lingus and easyJet fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a day.

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