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How to travel from Edinburgh to Belfast

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Travel Information between Edinburgh and Belfast

distanceDistance143 miles (230 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus or flight
priceTicket price range$24 - $66
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $24 (€22) • 50 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $24 (€22) • 50 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or easyJet

Travel 143 miles (230 km) by bus or flight to Belfast from Edinburgh. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are National Express or easyJet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or flight from Edinburgh to Belfast.

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from Edinburgh to Belfast

How to get from Edinburgh to Belfast by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
flight

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

Ryanair
09:00PM0h50
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
09:50PMBelfast International Airport (BFS)
$1201One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Ryanair
09:00PM0h50
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
09:50PMBelfast International Airport (BFS)
$1201One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Ryanair
09:00PM0h50
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
09:50PMBelfast International Airport (BFS)
$1201One-way
0 transfers
Other options
easyJet
06:00AM0h50
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
06:50AMBelfast International Airport (BFS)
$1221One-way
0 transfers
easyJet
09:15PM0h50
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
10:05PMBelfast International Airport (BFS)
$1311One-way
0 transfers
Aer Lingus
08:20AM0h55
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
09:15AMGeorge Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
$1981One-way
0 transfers

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How to get from Edinburgh to Belfast

The Best Way According to our Users

When it comes to choosing a method of transportation from Edinburgh to Belfast, 50,88% of our customers do not hesitate to choose the flight as their preferred way to travel. Nowadays, passengers who want to fly around Europe have more options than ever before. With dozens of budget airlines covering several routes which connect to virtually all European countries, taking a flight to reach your desired destination is easy and inexpensive. The low fares and the short flight time are, among others, some of the reasons why our users choose the airplane as the best way to get from Edinburgh to Belfast, even if they have to face baggage limitations and long lines at check-in and security control. You can book your flights with Omio to make sure you are always taking the fastest route or getting the best deal. You can also add extra luggage and book securely with several methods of payment such as Apple Pay, PayPal and more.

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All travel companies: Airlines, Train and Bus from Edinburgh to Belfast

Find the best journey to Belfast from Edinburgh with Omio's travel partners National Express, ScotRail and Aer Lingus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Scotrail is a train operating company in Scotland, providing rail services throughout the country. It operates a wide range of services, from commuter trains to long-distance intercity services. The company operates a variety of train types, including the Class 380, Class 385, Class 156, Class 158 and Class 170. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and comfortable seating. Scotrail also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. The most popular routes for Scotrail include Glasgow to Edinburgh, Glasgow to Inverness, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen.

    National Express is the leading travel company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel 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 travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel 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 travel: 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.

        FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Belfast

        FAQs: 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.
        FAQs

        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.

        Looking to extend your trip from Edinburgh to Belfast? Many Omio customers who go from Edinburgh to Belfast usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Dublin, London, Glasgow or Londonderry. If you're looking to explore Dublin, London, Glasgow or Londonderry from Belfast, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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