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 £90 - £150 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 taxi which takes 3h 3m and costs £220 - £390.

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 Low Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Union Square Bus Station, Town Hall and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

How far is it from Belfast to Banff?

The distance between Belfast and Banff is 274 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 car ferry and bus and train which takes 12h and costs £150 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m 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 192+ hotels available in Banff.

Belfast to Banff - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Belfast to Banff by plane, taxi, car ferry, bus, train, ferry, busferry, 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 to Aberdeen Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the taxi from Aberdeen-Airport-ABZ to Banfftaxi
3h 3m
£222–382
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Banffcar
7h 35m
£91–142
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
4. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain
12h
£158–251
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
5. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain
12h 48m
£183–470
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 Inverurietrain
3. Take the bus from Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 308 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Low Streetbus 271 / ...
14h 46m
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train
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 train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain
7h 20m
£132–292
Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Keith Stationtrain
4h 29m
£161–340
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 Town Hall to Bus Stationbus 308 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Low Streetbus 271 / ...
15h 25m

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: 272.5 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

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), then take the taxi to Banff. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Banff via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Queen Street, Aberdeen, and Huntly in around 12h.

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