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 train which takes 4h 22m and costs £160 - £340.

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 10m.

How far is it from Belfast to Banff?

The distance between Belfast and Banff is 298 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 11h 47m and costs £150 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m 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 190+ hotels available in Banff.

Belfast to Banff - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Banff by plane, bus, car ferry, 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 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 Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Reidhaven Squarebus
4h 5m
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
11h 47m
£159–253
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 47m
£185–470
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 George Best Belfast City Airport 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 11m
£139–292
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport 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 22m
£161–340
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 Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain
7h 51m
£142–257
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 Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain
7h 21m
£145–332
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 Aberdeentrain
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Huntlytrain
8h 1m
£144–297
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 10m

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: 296.3 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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 Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Reidhaven Square, 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 11h 47m.

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