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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Balmoral is to fly which costs £40 - £100 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Balmoral is to fly which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Balmoral?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Balmoral. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Malone Park via Glasgow Buchanan and Great Northern Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Balmoral?

The distance between Edinburgh and Balmoral is 174 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Balmoral without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Edinburgh to Balmoral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Balmoral bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Balmoral bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Balmoral?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Balmoral.

Edinburgh to Balmoral - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Balmoral by plane, train, busferry, bus, car 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 31m
£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 27m
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
9h 19m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4h 52m
£60–95
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Donegall Square East to Malone Park
3h 23m
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 9m
£50–186
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 56m
£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
5h
£51–187
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 46m
Bus, bus and ferry via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
8h 55m

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

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51 minAverage Duration

£19Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.7 mi
Duration: 3h 31m

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

Ryanair UK and easyJet fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 5 times a day.

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