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

The cheapest way to get from Larne to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £50 - £110 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Larne to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Larne and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Larne station to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Larne Bus Station and arriving at Princes Street via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Larne to Edinburgh?

The distance between Larne and Edinburgh is 170 miles.

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

The best way to get from Larne to Edinburgh without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 50m and costs £80 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Larne to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Larne to Edinburgh bus from?

Larne to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Larne to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Larne to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2507+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Larne to Edinburgh by train, plane, 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.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Take the train from Larne Town to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
3h 52m
£48–154
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
6h 50m
£81–343
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Street900
9h 14m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 19m
£68–149
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Yorkgate
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
4h 56m
£51–108
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4h 35m
£58–229
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Yorkgate
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 39m
£59–198
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
9h 15m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Central0
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
9h 44m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburgh
5h 14m
£64–98

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

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Map of how to get from Larne to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 169.1 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Larne to Edinburgh. However, you can take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, 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 Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Larne to Edinburgh Waverley via Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 6h 50m.

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