What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £120 and takes 5h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 44m and costs £70 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede via Glasgow Buchanan, Donegall Square North and Bushmills War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 20m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

The distance between Edinburgh and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is 235 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

It takes approximately 8h 46m to get from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge bus from?

Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

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Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge - 11 ways to travel via train

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge 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 Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
8h 46m
£78–351
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
5h 44m
£72–112
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
12h 20m
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 Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede
6h 40m
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 Coleraine0
11h 19m
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 Coleraine0
12h 21m
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 Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede
6h 45m
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 Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede
7h 19m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 402 bus
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
4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede
7h 19m
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 Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede
6h 11m
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 Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede
6h 54m

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

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.

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Distance: 234.1 mi
Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. 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 Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Donegall Square North, Bushmills War Memorial, and Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede in around 12h 20m.

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