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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £45 - £110 and takes 4h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus Castle and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus Castle to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Scotch Quarter and arriving at Princes Street via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus Castle to Edinburgh?

The distance between Carrickfergus Castle and Edinburgh is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 24m and costs £80 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Carrickfergus Castle to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2484+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Carrickfergus Castle to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Edinburgh by train, plane, ferry, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the train from Downshire to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3h 38m
£49–152
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
8h 24m
£84–353
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 / ...
8h 59m
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 22m
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Downshire to Yorkgate
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
4h 42m
£49–106
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Downshire to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 26m
£56–227
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Downshire to Yorkgate
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 29m
£58–191
Bus and ferry, bus via Belfast Stena Line Terminus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
9h 13m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1megabus 900 / ...
9h 29m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
5h 6m
£62–209

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

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Distance: 156.7 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Carrickfergus Castle to Edinburgh. However, you can walk to Downshire, take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, 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 Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carrickfergus Castle to Edinburgh Waverley via Downshire, Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 24m.

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