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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Aberdeen is to car ferry and drive which costs £55 - £130 and takes 6h 34m.

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 3h 18m and costs £95 - £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 32m.

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 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m 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 282+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Belfast to Aberdeen - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Aberdeen by plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, car, or train

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
3h 18m
£97–219
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeencar
6h 34m
£57–122
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 M9
9h 32m
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 36m
£72–202
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 6m
£75–192
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 50m
£100–257
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 20m
£97–227
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
5h 34m
£123–285
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 43m
Bus and ferry, bus via Stirling
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Park and Ridebus
3. Take the bus from Park and Ride to Union Square Bus Stationbus
10h 13m

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: 3h 18m

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

Loganair flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) once daily.

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