Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Edinburgh to Belfast?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Belfast: Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in George Best Belfast City Airport. Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Belfast, Europa Buscentre.

Which travel companies can get me from Edinburgh to Belfast?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Belfast, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with National Express to go to Belfast by bus. Travel with easyJet, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways to go to Belfast by flight.

Can I find a direct route between Edinburgh and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Belfast: 6 direct flights per day with easyJet, Aer Lingus.

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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €21, and a bus costs an average of €58.

Distance: 143 miles (231 km)

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Belfast is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Travel to Belfast easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Edinburgh to Belfast.

There are 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Belfast including taking a bus and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Belfast is a flight with an average price of $27 (€21).

This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Belfast:

A flight is $47 (€37) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Edinburgh to Belfast costing on average $73 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Belfast is by flight with an average journey time of 50m.

Other travel options to Belfast take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 20m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Belfast is approximately 143 miles (231 km).

The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Belfast is:

Around 18 flights per day.
Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Belfast as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Belfast:

Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in George Best Belfast City Airport.
Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Belfast, Europa Buscentre.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Belfast, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with National Express to go to Belfast by bus.
Travel with easyJet, Aer Lingus, Ryanair, British Airways to go to Belfast by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Belfast:

6 direct flights per day with easyJet, Aer Lingus.

Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Belfast often also extend their vacation to go to Dublin, London, Londonderry, Glasgow, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Belfast and these popular destinations at a great price.

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