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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballintoy is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £20 - £29 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ballintoy is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 32m and costs £65 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ballintoy?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Ballintoy. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Ballintoy Gospel Hall via Glasgow Buchanan, Donegall Square North and Giants Causeway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 16m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ballintoy?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ballintoy is 216 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ballintoy without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 16m and costs £20 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Edinburgh to Ballintoy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ballintoy bus from?

Edinburgh to Ballintoy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ballintoy bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Ballintoy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ballintoy?

There are 736+ hotels available in Ballintoy.

Edinburgh to Ballintoy - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 402 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ballintoy by plane, train, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train, line 402 bus
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
6h 23m
£46–110
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Donegall Square North to Giants Causewaybus 221
12h 16m
£21–28
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Ballintoycar
5h 32m
£66–280
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, line 402 bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
6h 27m
£56–134
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Colerainetrain
6h 58m
£59–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train, line 402 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
4. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
7h 4m
£51–134
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, line 402 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane GLA - LDY
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ballintoy Gospel Hallbus
6h 28m
£94–262

Edinburgh to Ballintoy by bus, busferry, and foot

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12h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215.1 mi
Duration: 6h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Ballintoy. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Antrim Buscentre, walk to Antrim, take the train to Coleraine, walk to Coleraine Buscentre, then take the line 172 bus to Ballintoy Gospel Hall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Ballintoy Gospel Hall via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Donegall Square North, and Giants Causeway in around 12h 16m.

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