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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh

Composite routes from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh

Cheapest
6 h 51 min
Car
284 km.
from $15
Other
3 h 34 min
Train, Plane
213 km.
from $100.36
4 h 42 min
Train, Plane
213 km.
from $115.24
4 h 18 min
Train, Plane
213 km.
from $117.21

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 City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$379.73

Aer Lingus

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

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/
Train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.95–$8.86
Train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgate
Ave. Duration:
21 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.70–$8.23
Train from Yorkgate to Antrim
Ave. Duration:
22 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$12.02
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 Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$34.18–$48.10

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

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 Carrickfergus to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $48.91 - $70.65 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 3h 34m and costs $50 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Princes Street via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Edinburgh is 250 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 49m and costs $54.35 - $163.04 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Carrickfergus to Edinburgh, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Edinburgh bus from?

Carrickfergus to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Edinburgh bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Edinburgh?

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