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Cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh to Belfast

Showing times and prices for Oct 15

Cheapest

$70

Average

$70

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Edinburgh to Belfast is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

07:10AM10h20

Edinburgh

05:30PMBelfast

$701One-way

0 transfers

Edinburgh to Belfast bus times

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Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers	Tickets
National Express	07:10AM Edinburgh	10h20	05:30PM Belfast	0 transfersDirect
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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from Edinburgh to Belfast?

The best time to book your bus from Edinburgh to Belfast is 21 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the Edinburgh to Belfast route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Edinburgh to Belfast per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from Edinburgh to Belfast.

Buses

from $71

Flights

from $163

Bus times from Edinburgh to Belfast

Showing times and prices for Oct 15

Fastest Journey

10 h 20 m

Average

10 h 20 m

Buses per day

Distance

231 km

Of the 1 buses that leave Edinburgh for Belfast every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

07:10AM10h20

Edinburgh

05:30PMBelfast

$701One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Edinburgh to Belfast

Distance	143 miles (230 km)
Average bus duration	10 h 20 min
Average bus ticket price	$71 (€61)
Direct bus	No
Bus companies	National Express

Buses from Edinburgh to Belfast cover the 143 miles (230 km) long journey taking on average 10 h 20 min with our travel partners like National Express. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this route for as low as $70 (€60), but the average price of bus tickets is $71 (€61).

Bus companies: National Express from Edinburgh to Belfast

You can travel by bus between Edinburgh and Belfast with National Express for as low as $70 (€60). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Edinburgh - Belfast bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Edinburgh to Belfast bus information:

Average Duration: 10 h 20 min
Cheapest Price: $70

FAQs: Bus from Edinburgh to Belfast

FAQs: Take the bus from Edinburgh to Belfast with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Belfast.

Cheap bus tickets from Edinburgh to Belfast can start from as little as $70 (€60) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Edinburgh to Belfast is $71 (€61); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Edinburgh to Belfast bus travel time is 10 h 20 min for the 143 mile (230 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The bus from Edinburgh to Belfast leaves at 7: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

Take the Edinburgh to Belfast bus with National Express. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the journey to Belfast from Edinburgh as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

You have options as you can travel from Edinburgh to Belfast 2 different ways: bus or flight.