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

The cheapest way to get from Kilkeel to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £110 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilkeel to Edinburgh is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 55m and costs £45 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Kilkeel and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilkeel to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Kilkeel Newcastle Street and arriving at Princes Street via Newcastle Bus Station, Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.

How far is it from Kilkeel to Edinburgh?

The distance between Kilkeel and Edinburgh is 190 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilkeel to Edinburgh without a car is to taxi and car ferry and train which takes 9h 36m and costs £170 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Kilkeel to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilkeel to Edinburgh bus from?

Kilkeel to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newcastle Bus Station.

Where does the Kilkeel to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Kilkeel to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Bedford Street station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 1645+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Kilkeel to Edinburgh - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and taxi

There are 10 ways to get from Kilkeel to Edinburgh by bus, plane, taxi, car ferry, train, 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.

Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
5h 25m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kilkeel to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 55m
£48–102
Taxi, car ferry, train
1. Take the taxi from Kilkeel to Belfasttaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 36m
£176–290
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus 520 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 55m
Line 37 bus, bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Kilkeel Newcastle Street to Newcastle Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
5h 52m
Line 39 bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the bus from Newry Street to Newry Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane DUB - EDI
6h 19m
Bus to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 42m
Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 15m
Line 39 bus, bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Street to Newry Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Dublin Airport T2bus
3. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane DUB - GLA
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
7h 9m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus 520 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus
11h 1m

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

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Map of how to get from Kilkeel to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 188.9 mi
Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Kilkeel to Edinburgh. However, you can take the line 37 bus to Newcastle Bus Station, take the bus to Belfast Bedford Street, walk to Wellington Place, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Edinburgh Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, take the bus to Port Rodie, walk to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, then take the train to Edinburgh Waverley.

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