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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Arbroath is to fly and train which costs £50 - £130 and takes 5h 15m.

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 21m and costs £100 - £290.

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 56m.

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 train which takes 8h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 218+ hotels available in Arbroath.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Arbroath by plane, train, busferry, 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 Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroath
4h 35m
£56–177
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroath
5h 15m
£54–127
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ArbroathGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
8h 50m
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroath
9h 34m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Arbroath
5h 51m
£71–222
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroath
5h
£57–207
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 Arbroath
5h 40m
£57–167
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 Arbroath
4h 21m
£101–282
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 52 to Dundee Seagate Bus Stationmegabus M9 / ...
8h 56m
Bus and ferry, bus via Overgate
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to OvergateUk091
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 35m

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 Arbroath via Glasgow Buchanan and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 50m.

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