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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Edinburgh is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £11 - £21 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 36m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Belfast to Edinburgh?

The distance between Belfast and Edinburgh is 146 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 18m and costs £11 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Belfast to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Edinburgh?

Book your Belfast to Edinburgh bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2803+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Belfast to Edinburgh - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Belfast to Edinburgh by plane, busferry, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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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 36m
£41–112
Bus and ferry, train
cheapest
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
7h 18m
£11–33
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
4h 57m
£61–273
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3h 6m
£39–102
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 24m
£43–167
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
3h 54m
£45–127
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
7h 25m
£11–20

Belfast to Edinburgh by busferry, foot, and train

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7h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 144.9 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between 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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