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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Castlerock is to fly and train which costs £45 - £110 and takes 5h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Castlerock is to fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs £40 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Castlerock?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Castlerock via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Castlerock?

The distance between Edinburgh and Castlerock is 213 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Castlerock without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 10h 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Edinburgh to Castlerock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Castlerock bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Castlerock bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Castlerock?

There are 689+ hotels available in Castlerock.

Edinburgh to Castlerock - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Castlerock by plane, train, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Castlerocktrain
5h 22m
£50–150
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2. Take the train from Coleraine to Castlerocktrain
5h 8m
£44–248
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 Castlerocktrain
10h 58m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Glasgowbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Castlerocktrain
11h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Castlerockcar
5h 50m
£73–108
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Castlerocktrain
5h 17m
£46–106
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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 Castlerocktrain
6h 1m
£54–192
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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 Castlerocktrain
6h 1m
£62–235
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
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
5h 57m
£87–353
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
12h 24m

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

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Distance: 211.7 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Castlerock. 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 Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, then take the train to Castlerock. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Castlerock via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 10h 58m.

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