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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £40 - £110 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Belfast is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Waverley and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Waverley station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Waverley to Belfast?

The distance between Edinburgh Waverley and Belfast is 170 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Belfast, including transfers.

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

Edinburgh Waverley to Belfast bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Edinburgh Waverley to Belfast bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh Waverley and Belfast?

Belfast is 1h behind Edinburgh Waverley. It is currently 11:25 PM in Edinburgh Waverley and 10:25 PM in Belfast.

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

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

Edinburgh Waverley to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh Waverley to Belfast by train, plane, 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.

Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Edinburgh Gateway
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2h 53m
£45–102
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 7m
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 46m
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 5m
£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
2h 42m
£48–148
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
3h 47m
£50–177
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 31m
£51–208
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 30m
£50–213
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
8h 40m
Bus, bus and ferry via Edinburgh - Regent Road
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to GlasgowUk090
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
8h 43m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh Waverley to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4h 50m
£61–205

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

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Distance: 169.4 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

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

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