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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Edinburgh is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £11 - £20 and takes 7h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast Central Station and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast Central Station 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 45m.

How far is it from Belfast Central Station to Edinburgh?

The distance between Belfast Central Station and Edinburgh is 146 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 36m and costs £10 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Belfast Central Station to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast Central Station to Edinburgh bus from?

Belfast Central Station to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast Central Station to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2785+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

Belfast Central Station to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2h 44m
£41–112
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
7h 36m
£10–33
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
8h 12m
£34–77
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
4h 58m
£60–274
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3h 30m
£38–97
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 37m
£42–157
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 17m
£41–122
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
7h 45m
£15–24
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
7h 52m
£11–19

Belfast Central Station to Edinburgh by foot, busferry, and train

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Distance: 144.9 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland and Edinburgh, Scotland?

easyJet and Aer Lingus fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 4 times a day.

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