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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Elgin is to car ferry and drive which costs £90 - £150 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Elgin is to fly and train which takes 3h 46m and costs £90 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Braelossie Place via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Belfast to Elgin?

The distance between Belfast and Elgin is 248 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Elgin without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 11h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Belfast to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Elgin bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 390+ hotels available in Elgin.

Belfast to Elgin - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Elgin by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgin
3h 46m
£92–240
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Elgin
7h 28m
£91–142
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Union Street to Braelossie PlaceE7
11h 6m
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHD - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Airport Terminal Stance 1 to Railway Station
4h 9m
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to ElginGlasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
11h 22m
Bus and ferry, bus via Inverness
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 4 to Braelossie PlaceM96
12h 7m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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1h 10mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 246.7 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Elgin. 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, then take the train to Elgin. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Braelossie Place via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, and Union Street in around 11h 6m.

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