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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Aberdeen is to fly and train which costs £55 - £160 and takes 6h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs £80 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.

How far is it from Belfast to Aberdeen?

The distance between Belfast and Aberdeen is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Aberdeen without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Belfast to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Aberdeen bus from?

Belfast to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Belfast to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 663+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Belfast to Aberdeen - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Aberdeen by plane, busferry, train, car ferry, bus, 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.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2h 57m
£82–212
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
5h 23m
£52–187
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
9h 27m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
9h 59m
£72–148
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeencar
6h 34m
£81–127
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
6h 3m
£55–152
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
5h 33m
£58–227
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
6h 13m
£57–192
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
6h 37m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
9h 29m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dundee
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway Stationbus E3
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Adelphibus E1
10h 15m

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

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Aberdeen.

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Distance: 238.3 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

Loganair flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 3 times a week.

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