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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh is to car ferry and drive which costs £60 - £95 and takes 5h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Princes Street via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Edinburgh is 157 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 25m and costs £85 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Carrickfergus to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2455+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Carrickfergus to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh by train, plane, ferry, busferry, 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.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3h 29m
£43–141
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 25m
£86–296
Bus and ferry, train
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
8h 54m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 18m
£66–90
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4h 4m
£46–107
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Great Centraltrain
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 49m
£54–135
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
4h 13m
£56–169
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5h 39m
£46–196
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
9h 5m
Bus and ferry, bus via Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dbus megabus AIR
9h 50m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 6m
£61–94

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

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Distance: 155.6 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh. However, you can 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 train from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh Waverley via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 25m.

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