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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Newcastleton is to car ferry and drive which costs £55 - £210 and takes 4h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Newcastleton is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 45m and costs £55 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Newcastleton?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Newcastleton. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Douglas Square via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Eaten by Monsters. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

How far is it from Belfast to Newcastleton?

The distance between Belfast and Newcastleton is 262 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Newcastleton without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 24m and costs £55 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 10h 24m to get from Belfast to Newcastleton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Newcastleton bus from?

Belfast to Newcastleton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast to Newcastleton bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Newcastleton?

There are 97+ hotels available in Newcastleton.

Belfast to Newcastleton - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Belfast to Newcastleton by car ferry, bus, train, busferry, 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.

Car ferry, bus, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
10h 24m
£58–253
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayr923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to CarlisleGlasgow Central - Carlisle
10h 33m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisle
10h 55m
£79–360
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Newcastleton
4h 45m
£58–207
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston HotelUkn31
10h 55m

Belfast to Newcastleton by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

36Weekly Services

10h 24mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 260.4 mi
Duration: 10h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Newcastleton. However, you can take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Stena Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Carlisle, walk to Eaten by Monsters, then take the bus to Douglas Square. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Douglas Square via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, Auchinleck, Carlisle, and Eaten by Monsters in around 10h 33m.

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