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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Edinburgh Castle is to fly which costs £35 - £100 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Edinburgh Castle is to fly which takes 2h 45m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Edinburgh Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Edinburgh Castle. 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 35m.

How far is it from Belfast to Edinburgh Castle?

The distance between Belfast and Edinburgh Castle is 146 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Edinburgh Castle without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Belfast to Edinburgh Castle, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Belfast to Edinburgh Castle bus arrive?

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

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

Book your Belfast to Edinburgh Castle bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh Castle?

There are 2473+ hotels available in Edinburgh Castle.

Belfast to Edinburgh Castle - 9 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Edinburgh Castle by plane, busferry, train, 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.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2h 45m
£40–142
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
3h 25m
£39–97
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh WaverleyGlasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
7h 25m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
7h 48m
£63–140
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh Castle
4h 55m
£60–97
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3h 29m
£49–217
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 9m
£48–182
Bus and ferry, bus via Glasgow
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
7h 35m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes StreetUk090
7h 55m

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

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54 minAverage Duration

£24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 145.5 mi
Duration: 2h 45m

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

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day.

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How to get fromBelfast to Edinburgh Castleby plane, busferry, train, car ferry, bus or car

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Edinburgh Castle by plane, busferry, train, car ferry, bus, or car

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Bus and ferry, train

Car ferry, bus, train

Car ferry, drive

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

Bus and ferry, bus via Glasgow

Bus and ferry, bus