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Seven ways to Travel from Ballymena to Edinburgh

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Cheapest
By car (298 km)
6 h 58 min
298 km.
from $16
Other
Rideshare
6 h 58 min
298 km.
from $11.34
Train, Plane (Train to Belfast International Airport)
3 h 37 min
227 km.
from $106.85
Train, Plane (Train to Belfast City Airport)
3 h 47 min
227 km.
from $111
Bus, Plane (Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport)
4 h 26 min
227 km.
from $128.04
Train, Plane (Train to Belfast City Airport)
4 h 31 min
227 km.
from $115.89
Bus, Plane (Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle)
5 h 19 min
227 km.
from $215.54

Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$151.89
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$151.89
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$379.73
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$189.87

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.30–$202.52
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$253.16

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.92–$253.16

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$51.42

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Ballymena to Antrim
Ave. Duration:
12 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.08–$8.86
Train from Ballymena to Great
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.39–$16.46
Train from Ballymena to Yorkgate
Ave. Duration:
34 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$15.19
Train from Ballymena to Lanyon
Ave. Duration:
39 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.76–$16.46
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$54.43
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$36.71
Bus from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57
Bus from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$227.84
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.05–$88.60

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77
Train from Ayr to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$36.71
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$15.19–$35.44

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$107.59

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$88.60

Bus operators

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Ballymena to Edinburgh is to train and bus and ferry which costs $59.78 - $163.04 and takes 9h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ballymena to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs $44.57 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Ballymena and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Ballymena to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from George Street and arriving at Princes Street via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.

How far is it from Ballymena to Edinburgh?

The distance between Ballymena and Edinburgh is 268 km.

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

The best way to get from Ballymena to Edinburgh without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 3m and costs $59.78 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Ballymena to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ballymena to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Ballymena to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2179+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $42.71 per night.
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