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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £20 - £29 and takes 12h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart is to fly and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Glasgow Buchanan, Bridge Street and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 13m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Portstewart?

The distance between Edinburgh and Portstewart is 201 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 12h 13m and costs £20 - £29.

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

It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Portstewart bus from?

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

Where does the Edinburgh to Portstewart bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 720+ hotels available in Portstewart.

Edinburgh to Portstewart - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Portstewart 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
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Antrim to Colerainetrain
5h 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 Bridge Street to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218
12h 13m
£21–28
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Portstewartcar
5h 32m
£68–282
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
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
5h 28m
£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
5h 58m
£59–178
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
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
6h 4m
£51–134
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport, 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 Rose Gardens to Portstewart Promenadebus
5h 26m
£94–262
Fly Edinburgh Airport to City Of Derry Airport, bus
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)plane EDI - LDY
2. Take the bus from Rose Gardens to Portstewart Promenadebus
4h 45m
£58–358

Edinburgh to Portstewart by bus, busferry, and foot

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Distance: 199.8 mi
Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Portstewart. 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 278 bus to Portstewart Promenade. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Portstewart Promenade via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Bridge Street, and Coleraine Buscentre in around 12h 13m.

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