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 - £100 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 - £100.

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 Downpatrick Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 14m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Castlewellan?

The distance between Edinburgh and Castlewellan is 180 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 43m and costs £140 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m 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 392+ hotels available in Castlewellan.

Edinburgh to Castlewellan - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 215 bus

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Castlewellan by plane, bus, train, car ferry, taxi, busferry, or car

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus
5h 28m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Castlewellancar
5h 26m
£66–97
Train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5. Take the taxi from Belfast to Castlewellantaxi
9h 43m
£143–177
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
11h 14m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Downpatrick Bus Station to Castlewellan Upper Squarebus
6h 1m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus
6h 43m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 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 Adelaide St. to Downpatrick Bus Stationbus
6h 5m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus, line 240 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Newry Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Castlewellan Upper Squarebus
7h 10m

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Castlewellan.

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Distance: 179.2 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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 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 Donegall Square South, walk to Adelaide St., take the line 215 bus to Downpatrick Bus Station, then take the bus to Castlewellan Upper Square. Alternatively, 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.

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