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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitehead is to fly and train which costs £40 - £110 and takes 3h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Whitehead is to fly and train which takes 3h 51m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Whitehead?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Whitehead. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Cable Road via Glasgow Buchanan and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Whitehead?

The distance between Edinburgh and Whitehead is 184 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Whitehead without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 30m and costs £85 - £370.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Edinburgh to Whitehead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Whitehead bus from?

Edinburgh to Whitehead bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Whitehead bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Whitehead bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Whitehead?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Whitehead.

Edinburgh to Whitehead - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Whitehead by plane, train, ferry, 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 Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Whitehead
3h 51m
£44–102
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
8h 30m
£88–361
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
9h 8m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 30m
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Whitehead
3h 51m
£46–152
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Whitehead
4h 30m
£54–192
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Whitehead
4h 25m
£57–228
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to GlasgowUk090 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
9h 36m
Bus, bus and ferry via High Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
10h 21m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5h 5m
£62–98

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

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 183 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Whitehead, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Whitehead. 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 Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, then take the train to Whitehead. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Whitehead via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, Larne, and Larne Harbour in around 8h 30m.

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