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

The cheapest way to get from Musselburgh to Belfast is to bus and fly which costs £40 - £95 and takes 3h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Musselburgh to Belfast is to bus and fly which takes 3h 29m and costs £45 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Musselburgh and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Musselburgh to Belfast. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Shandwick Place and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.

How far is it from Musselburgh to Belfast?

The distance between Musselburgh and Belfast is 177 miles.

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

The best way to get from Musselburgh to Belfast without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 9h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Musselburgh to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Musselburgh to Belfast bus from?

Musselburgh to Belfast bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Shandwick Place station.

Where does the Musselburgh to Belfast bus arrive?

Musselburgh to Belfast bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1268+ hotels available in Belfast.

Musselburgh to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Musselburgh to Belfast by bus, plane, train, car ferry, busferry, 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.

Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Street
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3h 41m
£42–94
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
4h 5m
£37–124
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
9h 4m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Haymarket to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
9h 6m
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 23m
£76–302
Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from High Street to Princes Street
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3h 29m
£45–145
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 49m
£38–165
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 52m
£53–220
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Station900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
9h 10m
Bus, bus and ferry via Edinburgh - Regent Road
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh - Regent Road to GlasgowUk090
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
10h 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Musselburgh to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4h 50m
£62–207

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

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Distance: 175.5 mi
Duration: 3h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Musselburgh to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Princes Street, walk to Princes Street, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a train from Musselburgh to Castlecourt via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 9h 4m.

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