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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Lisburn is to fly which costs £35 - £95 and takes 4h 17m.

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 50m and costs £40 - £110.

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 23m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Lisburn?

The distance between Edinburgh and Lisburn is 155 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 8h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m 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 1164+ hotels available in Lisburn.

Edinburgh to Lisburn - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 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 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 Belfast Great Central to Hildentrain
3h 50m
£42–110
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
4h 17m
£40–92
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
8h 50m
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
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4h 59m
£66–107
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 27m
£52–173
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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
4h 59m
£43–135
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EDI - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Sprucefield Shopping Centrebus
6h 10m
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 43m
£59–249
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 23m
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 24m

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

26Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Lisburn.

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Distance: 153.6 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

Ryanair UK and easyJet fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 5 times a day.

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