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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Banff is to car ferry and drive which costs £65 - £140 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Banff is to fly and bus which takes 5h 12m and costs £110 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Banff?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Banff. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Union Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station and The Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from Belfast to Banff?

The distance between Belfast and Banff is 280 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Banff without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 11h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Belfast to Banff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Banff bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Banff bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Banff?

There are 214+ hotels available in Banff.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Banff 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 Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus
5h 12m
£117–205
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Banffcar
7h 35m
£67–137
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
3. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus 35 / ...
11h 57m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus
8h 1m
£89–225
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
3. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus
8h 31m
£86–215
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Huntlytrain
3. Take the bus from The Square to High Streetbus
6h 47m
£120–254
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
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
3. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus
8h 17m
£112–275
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane DUB - ABZ
3. Take the bus from The Square to Union Roadbus
8h 32m
£83–270
Bus and ferry, train, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Huntlytrain
3. Take the bus from The Square to Low Streetbus 301
12h 49m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Banff.

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Distance: 278.8 mi
Duration: 5h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Banff. 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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, take the bus to Aberdeen Haudagain By-Pass, walk to Haudagain By-Pass, take the line 35 bus to The Square, then take the bus to Union Road. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Union Road via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, and The Square in around 11h 57m.

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