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There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to A1 road by plane, train, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

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  1. Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 538 bus

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    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Lisburntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Wallace Avenue to Cunninghamsbus bus
    5h 2m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    5h 8m
    £64–94

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    9h 20m
    £119–157

  4. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 2m

  5. Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 538 bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Lisburn Bus Station to Cunninghamsbus bus
    5h 45m

  6. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 538 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    3. Take the bus from Wallace Avenue to Cunninghamsbus bus
    5h 39m

  7. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 538 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    3. Take the bus from Lisburn Bus Station to Cunninghamsbus bus
    6h 27m

  8. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Uk090
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 44m

  9. Bus, bus and ferry via Glasgow

    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 45m

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and A1 road, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to A1 road. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Belfast Great Central, take the train to Lisburn, walk to Wallace Avenue, take the line 538 bus to Cunninghams, then walk to A1 road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to A1 road via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, and Belfast in around 9h 20m.

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