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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Perth is to car ferry and drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Perth is to fly and train which takes 3h 43m and costs £45 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Perth?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Perth. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Manse Road via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.

How far is it from Belfast to Perth?

The distance between Belfast and Perth is 179 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Perth without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 7h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Belfast to Perth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Perth bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Perth bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Perth?

Book your Belfast to Perth bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Perth?

There are 533+ hotels available in Perth.

Belfast to Perth - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Perth by plane, bus, busferry, train, 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, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
3h 58m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
4h 13m
£43–125
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 Perthtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Dundee / ...
7h 40m
Car ferry, Bus, train
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 Queen Street to Perthtrain
8h 24m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Perthcar
5h 7m
£65–92
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 Perthtrain
3h 43m
£45–165
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
4h 28m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
6h 45m
£54–246
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 Manse Roadbus M8 / ...
8h 8m
Bus and ferry, bus via Bus Station
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Uk093
8h 12m

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

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Perth.

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Distance: 177.8 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Perth. 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, then take the bus to Perth station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Perth via Glasgow Buchanan and Glasgow Queen Street in around 7h 40m.

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