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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Sutherland is to car ferry and drive which costs £100 - £280 and takes 8h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Sutherland is to fly and train which takes 7h 37m and costs £100 - £310.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Sutherland?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Sutherland. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Road End via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station Stance 6 and War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 46m.

How far is it from Belfast to Sutherland?

The distance between Belfast and Sutherland is 309 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Sutherland without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 13h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 37m to get from Belfast to Sutherland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Sutherland bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Sutherland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Sutherland?

There are five+ hotels available in Sutherland.

Belfast to Sutherland - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Sutherland by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness to Lairg
7h 37m
£107–307
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Sutherland
8h 18m
£106–272
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 StreetE8
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to War Memorial805
13h 46m
Fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the bus from Airport to Leonard Street
3. Take the train from Perth to Inverness
4. Take the train from Inverness to Lairg
10h 54m
Fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHD - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness
3. Take the train from Inverness to Lairg
10h 2m
£118–282
Bus and ferry, bus via Station
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 6 to Station805
13h 57m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) flights

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Distance: 307.6 mi
Duration: 7h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Sutherland. 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 Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV), walk to Terminal Building, take the bus to Inverness Airport station, walk to Inverness Airport Station, take the train to Inverness, take the train to Lairg, walk to Station, then take the line 2 bus to Road End. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Road End via Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Union Street, Bus Station Stance 6, and War Memorial in around 13h 46m.

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How to get fromBelfast to Sutherlandby plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry or car

There are 6 ways to get from Belfast to Sutherland by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

Fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train

Car ferry, drive

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