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

The cheapest way to get from Lisburn to Edinburgh is to fly which costs £35 - £100 and takes 3h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lisburn to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs £35 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Lisburn and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Lisburn 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 45m.

How far is it from Lisburn to Edinburgh?

The distance between Lisburn and Edinburgh is 172 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lisburn to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Lisburn to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lisburn to Edinburgh bus from?

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

Where does the Lisburn to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Lisburn 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.

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

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

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
3h 13m
£39–98
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 33m
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 4m
£98–203
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
9h 27m
£42–117
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Hilden to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
3h 20m
£49–121
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
3h 51m
£45–143
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 59m
£56–186
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 45m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lisburn to Larnecar
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Edinburghcar
5h 6m
£61–276

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 171.2 mi
Duration: 3h 13m

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

Ryanair UK and easyJet fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 5 times a day.

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