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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Arbroath is to car ferry and drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Arbroath is to fly and train which takes 4h 31m and costs £90 - £320.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Arbroath station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 and Seagate Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.

How far is it from Belfast to Arbroath?

The distance between Belfast and Arbroath is 219 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Arbroath without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 8h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Belfast to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Arbroath bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Arbroath bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Arbroath?

There are 228+ hotels available in Arbroath.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Arbroath by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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 Edinburgh Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
4h 42m
£57–207
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationbus megabus M9 / ...
8h 43m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Arbroathcar
5h 52m
£71–102
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 Arbroathtrain
5h 12m
£60–177
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 Arbroathtrain
5h 16m
£57–167
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 Arbroathtrain
4h 46m
£59–197
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
4h 31m
£92–312
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 Arbroathtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
8h 44m
Bus and ferry, bus via Overgate
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
9h 10m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Arbroath.

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Distance: 217.7 mi
Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Arbroath. 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, then take the train to Arbroath. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Bus Station via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52, and Seagate Bus Station in around 8h 43m.

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