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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Belfast

by Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stena
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$22.78

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$164.55
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.64–$177.21
Plane from Newcastle to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$215.18

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$48.10–$240.50

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$227.84

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$52.29

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$50.63

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

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

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Belfast is to bus and bus and ferry via St Andrew's House which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Belfast is to fly which takes 2h 52m and costs $43.48 - $173.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Belfast?

The distance between Edinburgh and Belfast is 271 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 7m and costs $47.83 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Belfast bus from?

Edinburgh to Belfast bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Belfast bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Belfast bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1131+ hotels available in Belfast. Prices start at $53 per night.
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