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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart is to fly and train which costs £40 - £100 and takes 5h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart is to fly and train which takes 5h 28m and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portstewart?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portstewart is 201 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 10h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portstewart bus from?

Edinburgh to Portstewart bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portstewart bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portstewart bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 718+ hotels available in Portstewart.

Edinburgh to Portstewart - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and Bus

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart 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
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
5h 28m
£44–100
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
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain
10h 6m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
11h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portstewartcar
5h 32m
£66–281
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 Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
5h 33m
£48–130
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Rose Gardens to Portstewart Promenadebus
4h 41m
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 Antrim to Colerainetrain
6h 10m
£53–129
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 Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 10m
£62–168
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Rose Gardens to Portstewart Promenadebus
5h 28m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
11h 51m

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

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart.

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Distance: 199.6 mi
Duration: 5h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Portstewart. 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 Buscentre, walk to Antrim, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the bus to Diamond. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Diamond via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 10h 6m.

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