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

The cheapest way to get from Balmoral to Edinburgh is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £15 - £25 and takes 8h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balmoral to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 7m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Balmoral and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmoral to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Malone Park and arriving at Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.

How far is it from Balmoral to Edinburgh?

The distance between Balmoral and Edinburgh is 149 miles.

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

The best way to get from Balmoral to Edinburgh without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 8h 26m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Balmoral to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmoral to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Balmoral to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2768+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Balmoral to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Balmoral to Edinburgh by train, plane, car ferry, busferry, car, or bus

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Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Balmoral to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3h 7m
£47–120
Bus and ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
8h 33m
£14–37
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 26m
£107–189
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Balmoral to Larnecar
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 1m
£61–275
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3h 40m
£43–104
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3h 56m
£48–165
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 24m
£46–129
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
8h 41m
£15–24
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 19m
£51–110

Balmoral to Edinburgh by bus, busferry, foot, and train

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Distance: 147.9 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Balmoral, Northern Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

Ryanair UK and easyJet fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a day.

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