How to Travel from
Northern Ireland to Edinburgh
by Route or Car
Schedule
Northern Ireland, Great Britain → Edinburgh, Great Britain
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Northern Ireland to Edinburgh
Composite routes from Northern Ireland to Edinburgh
Cheapest
7 h 45 min
Car
358 km.
from $19
Other
7 h 57 min
Bus, Train
281 km.
from $116.73
4 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
281 km.
from $123.91
3 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
281 km.
from $104.26
Transport providers
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19
Scottish Citylink
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05
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
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
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/
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
ScotRail
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77
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
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Edinburgh?
The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Edinburgh is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 7h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Edinburgh?
The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $42.39 - $184.78 .
Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Edinburgh?
No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Princes Street via Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
How far is it from Northern Ireland to Edinburgh?
The distance between Northern Ireland and Edinburgh is 233 km.
How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Edinburgh without a car?
The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 13m and costs $50 - $141.30 .
How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Edinburgh?
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Northern Ireland to Edinburgh, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Edinburgh bus from?
Northern Ireland to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.
Where does the Northern Ireland to Edinburgh bus arrive?
Northern Ireland to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.
Which airlines fly from Belfast City Airport Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport?
Aer Lingus offers flights from Belfast City Airport Airport to Edinburgh Airport Airport.
Where can I stay near Edinburgh?
There are 2179+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $42.71 per night.
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