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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart is to train and fly which costs £50 - £200 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 48m and costs £70 - £110.

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 Edinburgh - Princes Street and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street 2 and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portstewart?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portstewart is 217 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 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m 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 Edinburgh - Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Portstewart bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Portstewart bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 702+ 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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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 48m
£48–150
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 22m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49bus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Colerainetrain
11h 29m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Portstewartcar
5h 48m
£73–108
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Budds Roundaboutbus
5h 44m
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 30m
£53–191
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 30m
£61–235
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 Garens to Portstewart Promenadebus
4h 54m
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 Garens to Portstewart Promenadebus
5h 46m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Princes Street to Glasgowbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Bridge Street 2 to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
12h 4m

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

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart.

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Distance: 215.5 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the bus to Budds Roundabout. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Budds Roundabout via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, Yorkgate, Coleraine, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 10h 22m.

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