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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ardfern is to fly and bus which costs £45 - £130 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ardfern is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 58m and costs £70 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ardfern?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ardfern. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Craignish Primary School via Buchanan Bus Station and Argyll Arms Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ardfern?

The distance between Belfast and Ardfern is 249 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Ardfern without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 12h 54m and costs £75 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 19m to get from Belfast to Ardfern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ardfern bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Ardfern bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ardfern?

There are 158+ hotels available in Ardfern.

Belfast to Ardfern - 6 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Ardfern by busferry, train, car, car ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus and ferry, train, drive
best
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayr923
2. Take the train from Ayr to Paisley Gilmour Street
3. Drive from Gourock to Ardfern
9h 19m
Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel
7h 5m
£49–167
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Oban
12h 54m
£75–233
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ardfern
5h 58m
£71–227
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Argyll Arms Hotel926
11h 32m
Fly from Belfast International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the bus from Terminal Building to Argyll Arms Hotel
7h 35m
£49–127

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Distance: 247.8 mi
Duration: 9h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Ardfern. However, you can take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Belfast Stena Line Terminus, take the vehicle to Ayr, walk to Carrick Street, take the line 3 bus to Ashgrove Street, walk to Ayr, take the train to Paisley Gilmour Street, take the train to Gourock, then drive to Ardfern. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Craignish Primary School via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, Oban, and Station Road in around 12h 54m.

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