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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Stonehaven is to car ferry and drive which costs £50 - £120 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Stonehaven is to fly and train which takes 4h 4m and costs £100 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Stonehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Stonehaven. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Stonehaven Barclay Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Belfast to Stonehaven?

The distance between Belfast and Stonehaven is 256 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Stonehaven without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Belfast to Stonehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Stonehaven bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Stonehaven bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stonehaven?

There are 395+ hotels available in Stonehaven.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Stonehaven by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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 Aberdeen Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stonehaventrain
4h 4m
£105–202
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Stonehavencar
6h 19m
£53–117
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 Stonehaventrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen
9h 39m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stonehaventrain
5h 20m
£69–192
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stonehaventrain
5h 50m
£69–187
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 Stonehaventrain
5h 42m
£95–237
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stonehaventrain
6h 12m
£93–222
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeentrain
5h 45m
£126–288
Bus and ferry, train via Montrose
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Montrosetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
9h 57m
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 Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Stonehaven Barclay Streetbus
10h 27m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Stonehaven.

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Distance: 254.5 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Stonehaven. 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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, take the bus to Aberdeen Union Street, walk to Aberdeen, then take the train to Stonehaven. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Stonehaven via Glasgow Buchanan and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 39m.

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