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 £65 - £140 and takes 7h 30m.

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 - £220.

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 Elgin West Road via Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

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 train which takes 11h 22m 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 425+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

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

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)plane BHD - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Elgintrain
3h 46m
£91–218
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Elgincar
7h 30m
£68–132
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
11h 22m
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
4h 37m
£101–205
Bus and ferry, bus via Inverness
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
11h 58m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
12h 29m

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

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1h 41mAverage Duration

£102Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Elgin.

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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 Elgin via Glasgow Buchanan and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 22m.

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