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 14m.

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 £40 - £160.

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 14m 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.

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

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1271+ 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, 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)EDI - BFS
3h 14m
£40–96
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
8h 19m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
8h 58m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
9h 17m
£87–355
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3h 3m
£42–152
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
4h
£51–177
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3h 44m
£51–218
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
4h 42m
£50–213
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
8h 38m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh Castle to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4h 48m
£61–205

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

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Distance: 169.7 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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) 5 times a day.

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