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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Aberdeen is to bus and ferry and bus via Dundee which costs £22 - £35 and takes 10h 27m.

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 48m and costs £100 - £250.

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 31m.

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 bus which takes 9h 31m and costs £25 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Aberdeen?

Book your Belfast to Aberdeen bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 657+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Belfast to Aberdeen - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Aberdeen by plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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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 48m
£106–249
Bus and ferry, bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
10h 27m
£22–31
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 31m
£25–38
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeencar
6h 33m
£81–308
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 35m
£81–197
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 10m
£78–182
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 56m
£90–227
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
6h 28m
£47–271
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 50m
£58–103

Belfast to Aberdeen by busferry, foot, and train

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9h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 238.2 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

Loganair flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 4 times a week.

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