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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Stonehaven is to fly and train which costs £60 - £140 and takes 5h 47m.

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 3h 42m and costs £90 - £280.

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 Barclay Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Union Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.

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 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 42m 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 640+ hotels available in Stonehaven.

Belfast to Stonehaven - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Stonehaven by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHD - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Stonehaven
3h 42m
£90–277
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stonehaven
5h 47m
£60–137
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to StonehavenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen
9h 37m
Car ferry, bus, train
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 Queen Street to Stonehaven
10h 22m
£76–252
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Stonehaven
6h 17m
£81–237
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Stonehaven
5h 17m
£62–187
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stonehaven
5h 43m
£62–222
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Stonehaven
6h 13m
£62–182
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)BHD - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
5h 52m
£108–370
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUk091
10h 22m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dundee
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway StationE3
3. Take the bus from Seagate Bus Station to Lloyds PharmacyX7
10h 46m

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

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Distance: 254.4 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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 Airport Terminal Stance 1, take the bus to Adelphi, 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 37m.

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