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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Belfast is to fly which costs £35 - £95 and takes 3h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Belfast is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs £35 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Belfast?

The distance between Edinburgh and Belfast is 170 miles.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Belfast bus arrive?

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

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

Book your Edinburgh to Belfast bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

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

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3h 2m
£40–92
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 8m
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 47m
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 6m
£89–363
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 52m
£40–142
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 40m
£49–182
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 25m
£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
4h 30m
£50–183
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 28m
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 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4h 49m
£60–94

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

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51 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Belfast.

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Distance: 169.1 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

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

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