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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast

Composite routes from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast

Cheapest
7 h
Car
298 km.
from $16
Other
9 h 46 min
Train, Ferry
228 km.
from $393.87
4 h 2 min
Train, Plane
227 km.
from $130.82
3 h 40 min
Train, Plane
227 km.
from $105.87
4 h 55 min
Train, Plane
227 km.
from $223.01

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
info@citylink.co.uk
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stena
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$151.89
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$177.21
Plane from Newcastle to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$215.18

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$240.50

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
info.se@stenaline.com
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

P&O Ferries

Phone:
01304 448866.
Website:
poferries.com/en
Other from Cairnryan to Larne
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$329.10

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
customers@lner.co.uk
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Passengerassistance@lumo.co.uk.
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$32.91
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$45.57

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast is to bus and bus and ferry via St Andrew's House which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $44.57 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh Castle and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast?

The distance between Edinburgh Castle and Belfast is 272 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 18m and costs $47.83 - $81.52 .

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast?

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Edinburgh Castle to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh Castle to Belfast bus from?

Edinburgh Castle to Belfast bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh Castle to Belfast bus arrive?

Edinburgh Castle to Belfast bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1132+ hotels available in Belfast. Prices start at $53.87 per night.
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