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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Strabane is to fly and train which costs £45 - £120 and takes 7h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Strabane is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 10m and costs £70 - £300.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Strabane?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Strabane station. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Strabane Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan and Grand Central Station Stand 14. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Strabane?

The distance between Edinburgh and Strabane is 261 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Strabane without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 1m to get from Edinburgh to Strabane, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Strabane bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Strabane bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Strabane?

There are 318+ hotels available in Strabane.

Edinburgh to Strabane - 11 ways to travel via train, Bus, car ferry, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Strabane by train, bus, car ferry, car, plane, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, Bus, car ferry, drive
best
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. Drive from Belfast International Airport to Strabanecar
11h 1m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Derry-Londonderrytrain
7h 24m
£48–112
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Strabanecar
6h 10m
£73–291
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Strabane Bus Stationbus
6h 42m
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 Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Strabane Bus Stationbus 273
12h 6m
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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Strabane Bus Stationbus 273
12h 36m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
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 bus from Grand Central Station Stand 14 to Strabane Bus Stationbus
7h 21m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, line 98 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 Foyle Street Bus Station to Strabane Bus Stationbus
5h 53m
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 Airport Zone 12 to Bradley Waybus
7h 55m
£52–148
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, line 98 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Foyle Street Bus Station to Strabane Bus Stationbus
5h 4m
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 Derry-Londonderrytrain
8h 9m
£54–159

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

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Strabane.

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Distance: 259.6 mi
Duration: 11h 1m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Strabane, Derry City and Strabane, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Strabane. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, walk to Stena Line terminus, take the line 96 bus to Donegall Place, walk to Queen Street, take the bus to Belfast International Airport, then drive to Strabane. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Edinburgh to Strabane via Cairnryan and Larne in around 6h 10m.

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