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How to get fromEdinburgh to Cushendunby train, car ferry, car, bus, busferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Cushendun by train, car ferry, car, bus, busferry, or plane

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  1. Train, car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    5. Drive from Larne to Cushenduncar car
    8h 26m
    £78–329

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 900
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Ballymena Bus & Rail Centrebus bus 218 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Cushendun Car Parkbus bus 150
    12h 42m
    £17–20

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Cushenduncar car
    5h 14m
    £62–274

  4. Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Ballymenatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Cushendun Car Parkbus bus
    6h 21m
    £54–128

  5. Fly to Belfast International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    2. Take the bus from Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre to Cushendun Car Parkbus bus
    6h 17m
    £42–106

Edinburgh to Cushendun by bus, busferry, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration12h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 218.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 26m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Cushendun, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Cushendun. However, you can take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Larne, then drive to Cushendun. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Princes Street to Cushendun Car Park via Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Bridge Street, and Ballymena Bus & Rail Centre in around 12h 42m.

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