4.9
4.6Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Belfast
How to get from Edinburgh to Belfast by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Belfast is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
U2329Cheapest
RK 179Fastest
U2329Other options
NX180 · UL923U252U254U256Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jan 09
Jan 10
Jan 11
Jan 12
Jan 13
Jan 14
Jan 15
Jan 16
Jan 17
Jan 18
Jan 19
Jan 20
Jan 21
Jan 22
Jan 23
Jan 24
Jan 25
Jan 26
Jan 27
Jan 28
Jan 29
How to get from Edinburgh to Belfast
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Belfast
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.
You can get to Belfast from Edinburgh 2 different ways: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Belfast is a flight with an average price of $24 (€22).
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Belfast:
A flight is $42 (€38) less than a bus with an average ticket price of $66 (€60) from Edinburgh to Belfast.
The quickest way to travel to Belfast from Edinburgh is by flight, which takes on average 50 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 8 h 20 min.
The distance is approximately 143 miles (230 km) from Edinburgh to Belfast.
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Belfast is:
- 1 bus per day.
- 20 flights a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Edinburgh to Belfast as scheduled services by bus or 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 Belfast International Airport.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Edinburgh to Belfast:
- You can take a bus from Edinburgh to Belfast with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $66 (€60) with National Express from Edinburgh to Belfast.
- You can travel by plane to Belfast from Edinburgh with easyJet, Aer Lingus, Ryanair or British Airways, and you can find Ryanair Edinburgh to Belfast tickets for $24 (€22) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Edinburgh to Belfast with the following travel companies:
- Direct flight available with easyJet or Aer Lingus 7 direct flights per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Belfast as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Belfast from Edinburgh.
Travelling from Edinburgh to Belfast: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
