We are interested in taking a ferry from Belfast to Scotland and on to Edinburgh, but the Stena line ferry no longer seems to go to a town with a direct train line into Edinburgh. Should we try to go via coach...or is it easy to get to a train connection town from the ferry.
Posted by
Genesee, ID
1840 posts
Where does the ferry dock in Scotland? It might be possible to take a train from there to Glasgow then over to Edinburgh.
Posted by
Minneapolis, MN, USA
8700 posts
According to the Stena Line site, you can book a Sail & Rail ticket for as low as £55 that includes the ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan, a bus from Cairnryan to Ayr, and then trains from Ayr to Edinburgh (with a connection in Glasgow).
Posted by
OP
Parkdale, Or
7 posts
Thanks Tim and Monte...the ferry does land in Cariayan (spelling off) So I will check out those options. Thanks for the quick help!
Posted by
Washington, DC, USA
571 posts
2.5 hours on a ferry, 30 minutes to transfer to a bus, 1:10 on the bus to Ayr, 18 minutes to transfer to a train, and 2.5 hours to Edinburgh, including a change at Glasgow? Sounds like an awful day. I think I'd fly.
Posted by
Genesee, ID
1840 posts
The train from Glasgow to Edinburgh is one hour, and of course, one hour from Edinburgh to Glasgow. That's with three short stops. If you buy a ticket for off times you get quite a reduction. We go to Edinburgh after nine in the morning and return after six in the evening.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32353 posts
Mary, Are you absolutely sure that you want to travel by Ferry from Belfast to Edinburgh? Using a budget flight will not only be faster, but probably less expensive also. For example, you could use EasyJet directly from Belfast to Edinburgh. Flight time is about 50-minutes and current prices are as low as £33.99 PP. Happy travels!
Posted by
OP
Parkdale, Or
7 posts
Thank you all for your responses. I am so impressed by how generous Rick Stevites are with their time and insights! You've given me some great ideas to think about! Mary