What is the cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Arbroath to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £70 - £230 and takes 5h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arbroath to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Arbroath to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 4h 3m and costs £110 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Arbroath and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Arbroath station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Seagate Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.

How far is it from Arbroath to Belfast?

The distance between Arbroath and Belfast is 243 miles.

How do I travel from Arbroath to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Arbroath to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 7m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Arbroath to Belfast?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Arbroath to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arbroath to Belfast bus from?

Arbroath to Belfast bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, depart from Seagate Bus Station.

Where does the Arbroath to Belfast bus arrive?

Arbroath to Belfast bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink Coaches Ltd, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1271+ hotels available in Belfast.

Arbroath to Belfast - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Arbroath to Belfast by train, plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
4h 23m
£60–191
Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
6h 14m
£58–292
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen StreetAberdeen - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
9h 7m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 46m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
10h 5m
£106–344
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
4h 12m
£63–247
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
4h 48m
£71–166
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Glasgow Queen Street
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
4h 32m
£71–207
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Arbroath to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ABZ - BHD
4h 3m
£117–278
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
9h 33m
Bus, bus and ferry via Overgate
1. Take the bus from Overgate to Buchanan Bus StationUk091
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
10h 2m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Arbroath to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5h 43m
£74–223

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 241.9 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Arbroath, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Arbroath to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arbroath to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 7m.

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