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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lisburn is to drive and car ferry which costs £35 - £90 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Lisburn is to fly and train which takes 3h 41m and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Lisburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Shandwick Place and arriving at Lambeg via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 25. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lisburn?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lisburn is 178 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Lisburn without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Edinburgh to Lisburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Lisburn bus from?

Edinburgh to Lisburn bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Lisburn bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Lisburn?

There are 512+ hotels available in Lisburn.

Edinburgh to Lisburn - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Lisburn by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Lisburntrain
3h 41m
£40–100
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4h 59m
£38–86
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain Edinburgh - Helensburgh Central / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
9h 23m
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
9h 44m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Hildentrain
3h 49m
£44–110
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 Belfast Great Central to Lisburntrain
4h 22m
£56–152
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 Belfast Great Central to Hildentrain
4h 24m
£62–172
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
5h 8m
£68–204
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
9h 24m
Bus, bus and ferry via Princes Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
9h 25m

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

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Lisburn.

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Distance: 177.2 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Lisburn. 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 Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Great Central, then take the train to Lisburn. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Hilden via Glasgow Queen Street Low Level, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 9h 23m.

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