What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kells and Connor?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Kells and Connor is to drive and car ferry which costs £65 - £220 and takes 5h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kells and Connor?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Kells and Connor is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 5m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Kells and Connor?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Kells and Connor. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Kells Pump via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Ballymena Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Kells and Connor?

The distance between Edinburgh and Kells and Connor is 175 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Kells and Connor without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Kells and Connor without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 9h 16m and costs £110 - £330.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Kells and Connor?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Edinburgh to Kells and Connor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Kells and Connor bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Kells and Connor bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Kells and Connor?

There are 196+ hotels available in Kells and Connor.

Edinburgh to Kells and Connor - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Kells and Connor by plane, train, bus, 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 Belfast International Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Ballymena
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Kells Pump
5h 16m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
cheapest
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 Ballymena
6h
£59–220
Train, car ferry
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
9h 16m
£116–329
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
10h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5h 5m
£65–211
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymena
3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Kells Pump
5h 20m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, 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 Ballymena
4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus Station to Kells Pump
6h
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 Ballymena0
9h 53m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to Glasgow
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
3. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Ballymena
11h 20m
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 Bridge Street 2 to Ballymena Bus Station218 / ...
11h 31m

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

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Distance: 173.7 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Kells and Connor. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Depot, walk to Antrim, take the train to Ballymena, walk to Ballymena Bus Station, take the line 149 bus to Kells Pump, then walk to Kells and Connor. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Kells and Connor via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, and Belfast in around 9h 16m.

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