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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Belfast Airport to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Belfast Airport to Edinburgh

Cheapest
7 h 2 min
Car
298 km.
from $16
Other
2 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
238 km.
from $108.21

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to St
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 Princes
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$151.89
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$151.89

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 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 Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$55.69
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.32–$88.60

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
customer.relations@scotrail.co.uk
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Ayr to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.72–$37.97
Train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$36.71

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh is to bus and ferry and bus via St Andrew's House which costs $54.35 - $81.52 and takes 9h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $26.09 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Belfast International Airport and arriving at Princes Street via Belfast, Europa Buscentre and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.

How far is it from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh?

The distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Edinburgh is 242 km.

How do I travel from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 58m and costs $65.22 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh?

It takes approximately 1h 26m to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh bus from?

Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

What is the time difference between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Edinburgh?

It is currently 15:20 at both, Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Edinburgh.

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

There are 2157+ hotels available in Edinburgh. Prices start at $44.14 per night.
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