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 £30 - £85 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 £30 - £85.

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 Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Douglas Square via Glasgow and Eaten by Monsters. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Belfast to Newcastleton?

The distance between Belfast and Newcastleton is 261 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 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 20m 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, Europa Buscentre 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 315+ 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, 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 Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
10h 20m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Newcastletoncar
4h 45m
£34–82
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus Ukn31
10h 45m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
10h 53m
£96–410
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
10h 46m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 259.3 mi
Duration: 10h 20m

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 Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, 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 Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow, Carlisle, and Eaten by Monsters in around 10h 45m.

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