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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballintoy is to train and fly which costs £60 - £170 and takes 7h 10m.

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 36m and costs £60 - £280.

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 Ballintoy Gospel Hall via Glasgow Buchanan, Donegall Square North and Bushmills War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ballintoy?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ballintoy is 236 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 55m 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 FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ballintoy bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ballintoy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballintoy?

There are 732+ hotels available in Ballintoy.

Edinburgh to Ballintoy - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ballintoy by train, car ferry, car, bus, busferry, 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, car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
5. Drive from Larne to Ballintoycar
8h 47m
£78–286
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
cheapest
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
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
7h 10m
£62–168
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Bushmills War Memorialbus 221
11h 55m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballintoycar
5h 36m
£64–277
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 402 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
6h 28m
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
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
11h 6m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
12h 12m
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)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
6h 33m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, line 402 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
5h 43m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, line 402 bus
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
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
7h 10m

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

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Distance: 235.1 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 car ferry to Larne, then drive to Ballintoy. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Ballintoy Gospel Hall via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Donegall Square North, and Bushmills War Memorial in around 11h 55m.

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