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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Castlewellan is to drive and car ferry which costs £65 - £110 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Castlewellan is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 26m and costs £65 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Castlewellan?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Castlewellan. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Castlewellan Upper Square via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 21 and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Castlewellan?

The distance between Edinburgh and Castlewellan is 233 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Castlewellan without a car is to train and car ferry and taxi which takes 9h 23m and costs £130 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Edinburgh to Castlewellan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Castlewellan bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Castlewellan bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Castlewellan?

There are 391+ hotels available in Castlewellan.

Edinburgh to Castlewellan - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, car ferry, taxi
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 car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5. Take the taxi from Belfast to Castlewellan
9h 23m
£139–247
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Castlewellan
5h 26m
£66–103
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
10h 43m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 520 bus, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Main Street
3. Take the bus from Main Street to Castlewellan Upper Square
5h 48m
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
11h 3m
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
11h 12m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 520 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Main Street
5h 25m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 520 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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Main Street
6h 26m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 520 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 bus from Adelaide Street to Main Street
5h 59m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, line 240 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Castlewellan Upper Square
6h 53m

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 Castlewellan.

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Distance: 232 mi
Duration: 9h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Castlewellan. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then take the taxi to Castlewellan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Castlewellan Upper Square via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Grand Central Station Stand 21, and Main Street in around 10h 43m.

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