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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Bushmills is to drive and car ferry which costs £65 - £290 and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Bushmills is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 30m and costs £65 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Bushmills?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Bushmills. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Bushmills War Memorial via Glasgow Buchanan and Donegall Square North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Bushmills?

The distance between Edinburgh and Bushmills is 204 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Bushmills without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 10h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Edinburgh to Bushmills, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Bushmills bus from?

Edinburgh to Bushmills bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Bushmills bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bushmills?

There are 825+ hotels available in Bushmills.

Edinburgh to Bushmills - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Edinburgh to Bushmills by plane, bus, train, car ferry, busferry, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Pottinger's Entry High Street to Bushmills War Memorialbus
5h 7m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
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
6h 47m
£50–153
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
10h 41m
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
10h 58m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Bushmillscar
5h 30m
£66–281
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 Bushmills War Memorialbus
6h 3m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
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 bus from Pottinger's Entry High Street to Bushmills War Memorialbus
5h 45m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, line 402 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Bushmills War Memorialbus
6h 6m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
11h 46m

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

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Distance: 202.8 mi
Duration: 5h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Bushmills. 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 Queens Square, walk to Pottinger's Entry High Street, then take the bus to Bushmills War Memorial. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Bushmills War Memorial via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 10h 41m.

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