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

The cheapest way to get from Holywood to Edinburgh is to train and fly which costs £40 - £110 and takes 3h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holywood to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs £40 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Holywood and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Holywood to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Princes Street via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Holywood to Edinburgh?

The distance between Holywood and Edinburgh is 146 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holywood to Edinburgh without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 6h 55m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Holywood to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holywood to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Holywood to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 3004+ hotels available in Edinburgh.

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

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

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2h 59m
£42–112
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry 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
6h 55m
£57–134
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 35m
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
8h 59m
£91–195
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Holywood to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3h 50m
£45–105
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
£49–177
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Holywood to Belfast Great 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 29m
£51–150
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 47m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Holywood to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 2m
£61–275

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

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Distance: 145.3 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

Aer Lingus and easyJet fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a day.

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