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

The cheapest way to get from Lisburn to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £40 - £100 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisburn to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs £40 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Lisburn and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisburn to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from Hilden and arriving at Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1 via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Lisburn to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lisburn and Edinburgh is 172 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lisburn to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Lisburn to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisburn to Edinburgh bus from?

Lisburn to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Lisburn to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Lisburn 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.

Lisburn to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Lisburn to Edinburgh by plane, busferry, train, car ferry, bus, 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 Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3h 13m
£40–98
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh / ...
8h 33m
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 26m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 7m
£62–94
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Hilden to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3h 20m
£44–141
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 58m
£48–183
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 6m
£56–226
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 48m
£44–187
Bus and ferry, train via Ayr
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 12m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 49 to Edinburgh Bus Station Gate A-Stance 1bus megabus 900 / ...
9h 21m
Bus and ferry, bus via Edinburgh - Princes Street
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh - Princes Streetbus Uk090
9h 24m

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

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Map of how to get from Lisburn to Edinburgh.

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Distance: 171.2 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

Ryanair UK and easyJet fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day.

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