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

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

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 23m.

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 bus 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 1180+ hotels available in Lisburn.

Edinburgh to Lisburn - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

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

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
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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
£40–96
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
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 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Lisburncar
5h 8m
£61–273
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 50m
£48–116
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 31m
£51–142
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 35m
£59–187
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
£78–210

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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 bus from Shandwick Place to Lambeg via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Stand 25 in around 9h 23m.

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