How to travel from Belfast to Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Edinburgh is around 233km (145 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Belfast to Edinburgh by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Edinburgh → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Edinburgh (EDI).
- Duration1h 35m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£110($130)
Aer Lingus
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Edinburgh Princes Street.
- Duration6h 10m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£32($38)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then take the train to Edinburgh.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£35($42)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Edinburgh.
- Duration4h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£24($28)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Edinburgh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Edinburgh by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).
The distance between Belfast and Edinburgh is around 233km (145 miles).
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Belfast and Edinburgh by plane.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Edinburgh is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Edinburgh is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 1h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Belfast and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and arrive at Edinburgh (EDI). The flight takes around 50min.
Yes there is a direct flight between Belfast and Edinburgh with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 50min.
Aer Lingus and easyJet fly between Belfast and Edinburgh. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI). These flights usually take around 50min.
The flight from Belfast to Edinburgh typically takes around 50min. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Edinburgh (EDI).
The closest major airport to Edinburgh is Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh. Dundee Airport (DND) (DND) and Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Edinburgh. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Edinburgh (EDI). instead which will take 1h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Edinburgh is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Edinburgh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 3 similar | 1h 35m | £110($130) | hourly | 233km (145 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI) | 2h 10m | £79($95) | hourly | 273km (170 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 5m | £90($105) | hourly | 261km (162 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 2h 35m | £79($95) | hourly | 296km (184 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 10m | £32($38) | every 20 mins | 293km (182 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus | 7h 10m | £30($36) | every 4 hours | 300km (187 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | £35($42) | every 20 mins | 294km (183 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train | 5h 60m | £28($33) | once daily | 297km (185 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 55m | £24($28) | every 4 hours | 282km (175 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Edinburgh
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Dodds of Troon
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Edinburgh
The following major airports near Edinburgh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 11km (7 miles) from Edinburgh
Dundee Airport (DND)
- Distance
- 57km (35 miles) from Edinburgh
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
- Distance
- 78km (48 miles) from Edinburgh