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 £45 - £110 and takes 4h 30m.

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 55m and costs £45 - £150.

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 Edinburgh - Princes Street via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

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 55m 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 2452+ 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, car ferry, car, or bus

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 Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3h 55m
£46–144
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 50m
£81–343
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 15m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 15m
£64–98
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4h 30m
£48–109
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
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
5h 16m
£56–194
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Lanyon Placetrain
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
4h 40m
£58–229
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6h 5m
£52–198
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus Uk090
9h 34m
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Larne Town to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1bus
9h 44m

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 55m

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 Edinburgh 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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