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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballintoy is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £120 and takes 5h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballintoy is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 45m and costs £70 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ballintoy?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ballintoy. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Main Street via Glasgow Buchanan, Donegall Square North and Bushmills War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ballintoy?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ballintoy is 237 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ballintoy without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 11h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Edinburgh to Ballintoy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ballintoy bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Ballintoy bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ballintoy?

There are 719+ hotels available in Ballintoy.

Edinburgh to Ballintoy - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ballintoy by train, ferry, car, bus, busferry, car ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry, drive
best
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
5. Drive from Larne to Ballintoy
8h 47m
£79–344
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
cheapest
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
7h 6m
£62–235
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
3. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Bushmills War Memorial221
11h 46m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Ballintoy
5h 45m
£72–112
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 402 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Main Street
6h 23m
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
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine
11h 1m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Coleraine
12h 3m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 402 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Coleraine
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Main Street
6h 28m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, line 402 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Main Street
6h 26m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, line 402 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Coleraine
4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Main Street
7h 7m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, line 402 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Main Street
5h 37m

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

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Distance: 235.3 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ballintoy. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, drive to Cairnryan, take the ferry to Larne, then drive to Ballintoy. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Main Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Donegall Square North, and Bushmills War Memorial in around 11h 46m.

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