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

The cheapest way to get from Bangor to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £45 - £110 and takes 4h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bangor to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Bangor and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Shandwick Place via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Bangor to Edinburgh?

The distance between Bangor and Edinburgh is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bangor to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Bangor to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bangor to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Bangor to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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Bangor to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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

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Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3h 34m
£49–122
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
4h 10m
£45–106
Bus and ferry, train
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 57m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry 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 Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 11m
£106–213
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bangor to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 14m
£63–277
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 16m
£56–187
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bangor to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4h 53m
£51–156
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 Shandwick Placebus 900
9h 13m
Bus and ferry, bus via Belfast Stena Line Terminus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Princes Streetbus Uk090
9h 26m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 157.2 mi
Duration: 3h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Bangor to Edinburgh. However, you can take the train to Belfast Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, then take the vehicle to Princes Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bangor to Edinburgh Waverley via Belfast Grand Central, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 57m.

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