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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Methil is to car ferry and drive which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Methil is to fly and train and bus which takes 3h 52m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Methil?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Methil. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Memorial Court via Buchanan Bus Station, North Approach Road and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.

How far is it from Belfast to Methil?

The distance between Belfast and Methil is 170 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Methil without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 52m to get from Belfast to Methil, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Methil bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Methil bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Methil?

There are 937+ hotels available in Methil.

Belfast to Methil - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Methil by plane, train, bus, busferry, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Courtbus
3h 52m
£47–117
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Methilcar
5h 15m
£37–92
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 Haymarkettrain Glasgow Queen Street - Edinburgh
8h 55m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Kirkcaldytrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Courtbus
4h 22m
£50–112
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 Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
5h 3m
£64–200
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Kirkcaldytrain
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Memorial Courtbus
5h 33m
£61–170
Bus and ferry, bus via Clackmannan
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to North Approach Roadbus X24 / ...
9h 21m
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 Shandwick Placebus 900
3. Take the bus from Queensferry Street to Bus Stationbus X58
9h 42m
Car ferry, Bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus
9h 49m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Methil.

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Distance: 168.8 mi
Duration: 3h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Methil. 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, take the train to Kirkcaldy, walk to Bus Station, then take the line 46 bus to Memorial Court. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Memorial Court via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, Haymarket, Kirkcaldy, and Bus Station in around 8h 55m.

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