What is the cheapest way to get from Leith to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Leith to Belfast is to fly which costs £35 - £110 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leith to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Leith to Belfast is to fly which takes 3h 5m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Leith and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Leith station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.

How far is it from Leith to Belfast?

The distance between Leith and Belfast is 171 miles.

How do I travel from Leith to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Leith to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Leith to Belfast?

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Leith to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leith to Belfast bus from?

Leith to Belfast bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1.

Where does the Leith to Belfast bus arrive?

Leith to Belfast bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49.

How do I get a bus ticket from Leith to Belfast?

Book your Leith to Belfast bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1265+ hotels available in Belfast.

Leith to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and Bus

There are 11 ways to get from Leith to Belfast by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3h 20m
£38–106
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
8h 7m
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
8h 39m
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
9h 5m
£86–355
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3h 5m
£48–152
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3h 51m
£49–172
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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
3h 31m
£51–208
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
4h 34m
£49–223
Bus, bus and ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49megabus 900 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
8h 33m
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
8h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leith to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4h 55m
£61–206

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

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Distance: 170.4 mi
Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Leith, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Ryanair UK and easyJet fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 5 times a day.

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