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Belfast, Great Britain → Edinburgh, Great Britain

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Four ways to Travel from Belfast to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Belfast to Edinburgh

Cheapest
7 h 3 min
Car
300 km.
from $16
Other
7 h 3 min
Rideshare
300 km.
from $11.41
4 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
228 km.
from $125.29
3 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
228 km.
from $110.84

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

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

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.11–$164.55
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:
$45.57–$202.52
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$240.50

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$16.46–$240.50

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:
$52.29

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

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

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–$113.92

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Edinburgh is to bus and ferry and bus via St Andrew's House which costs $42.39 - $59.78 and takes 7h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs $43.48 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.

How far is it from Belfast to Edinburgh?

The distance between Belfast and Edinburgh is 233 km.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 13m and costs $50 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Belfast to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2153+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $43.43 per night.
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