What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Forth Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Forth Bridge is to fly and train which costs £55 - £130 and takes 4h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Forth Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Forth Bridge is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs £55 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Forth Bridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Forth Bridge. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Slip Road via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Belfast to Forth Bridge?

The distance between Belfast and Forth Bridge is 170 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Forth Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Forth Bridge without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Forth Bridge?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Belfast to Forth Bridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Forth Bridge bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Forth Bridge bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Forth Bridge?

There are 2514+ hotels available in Forth Bridge.

Belfast to Forth Bridge - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Forth Bridge by plane, train, busferry, or bus

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
4h 3m
£55–157
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop Dmegabus AIR
7h 42m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarket
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Dalmeny
4h 43m
£55–122
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
5h 46m
£56–233

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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Duration: 4h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Forth Bridge. 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 Glasgow Airport (GLA), walk to Terminal Building, take the line 500 bus to Cathedral Street, walk to Glasgow Queen Street, take the train to Haymarket, then take the train to Dalmeny. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Slip Road via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh Airport Bus Stop D, and Airport in around 7h 42m.

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