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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast is to fly which costs £35 - £100 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Belfast is 171 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh Castle to Belfast bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Belfast bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Belfast bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1247+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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 Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3h 13m
£40–96
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3h 3m
£38–142
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
8h 19m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
8h 58m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4h 48m
£60–94
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3h 58m
£48–182
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3h 43m
£50–218
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
4h 40m
£49–188
Bus, bus and ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
8h 38m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus Uk090
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
8h 41m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

Ryanair UK and easyJet fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 4 times a day.

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