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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Alness is to fly and train which costs £50 - £180 and takes 8h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Alness is to fly and bus which takes 4h 18m and costs £90 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Alness?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Alness. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Library via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station Stance 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 52m.

How far is it from Belfast to Alness?

The distance between Belfast and Alness is 247 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Alness without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Union Street which takes 10h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Belfast to Alness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Alness bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Alness bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Alness?

There are 867+ hotels available in Alness.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Alness by plane, bus, busferry, 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 2 to Library
4h 18m
£94–270
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h
£52–203
Bus and ferry, bus via Union Street
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
10h 52m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Alness
7h 27m
£91–257
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
7h 35m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 5m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHD - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
6h 38m
£108–255
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perth
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
8h 30m
£52–173
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3Uk093
11h 5m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to InvernessGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
11h 24m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
11h 36m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Distance: 245.9 mi
Duration: 4h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Alness. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Inverness, walk to Bus Station Stance 2, then take the bus to Library. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Library via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, and Bus Station Stance 2 in around 10h 52m.

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