What is the cheapest way to get from Balmoral Castle to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Balmoral Castle to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £80 - £240 and takes 6h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Balmoral Castle to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Balmoral Castle to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 21m and costs £80 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Balmoral Castle and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Balmoral Castle to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Balmoral Rd End and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via St Peter Street, Union Square Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

How far is it from Balmoral Castle to Belfast?

The distance between Balmoral Castle and Belfast is 284 miles.

How do I travel from Balmoral Castle to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Balmoral Castle to Belfast without a car is to taxi and train and ferry which takes 11h 34m and costs £200 - £550.

How long does it take to get from Balmoral Castle to Belfast?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Balmoral Castle to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balmoral Castle to Belfast bus from?

Balmoral Castle to Belfast bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Balmoral Rd End station.

Where does the Balmoral Castle to Belfast bus arrive?

Balmoral Castle to Belfast bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Erroll Street station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1264+ hotels available in Belfast.

Balmoral Castle to Belfast - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Balmoral Castle to Belfast by bus, plane, taxi, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Balmoral Rd End to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ABZ - BHD
3h 56m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Balmoral Castle to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 21m
£80–233
Taxi, train, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Balmoral Castle to Pitlochry
2. Take the train from Pitlochry to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Street
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
5. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
6. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
11h 34m
£203–529
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Balmoral Rd End to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM9
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 29m
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Balmoral Rd End to Erroll Street
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
8h
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Balmoral Rd End to Erroll Street
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
7h 49m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Balmoral Rd End to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 48m
Bus, bus and ferry via Dundee
1. Take the bus from Balmoral Rd End to Erroll StreetE11
2. Take the bus from St Peter Street to Slessor GardensE1
3. Take the bus from Slessor Gardens to Buchanan Bus StationE3
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
13h 37m

Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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What companies run services between Balmoral Castle, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Balmoral Castle to Belfast. However, you can walk to Balmoral Rd End, take the bus to Airport Terminal Stance 1, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Pitlochry, take the train to Perth, take the train to Glasgow Queen Street, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Stranraer, take the taxi to Cairnryan, take the ferry to Larne, walk to Larne Harbour, then take the train to Lanyon Place.

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