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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £90 - £140 and takes 7h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elgin to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs £90 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Bus Station Stance 3 and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Elgin to Belfast?

The distance between Elgin and Belfast is 296 miles.

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

The best way to get from Elgin to Belfast without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Glasgow which takes 12h 40m and costs .

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

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

Where do I catch the Elgin to Belfast bus from?

Elgin to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Elgin to Belfast bus arrive?

Elgin to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach North Scotland, arrive at Bus Station Stance 4.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Elgin to Belfast by bus, plane, 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.

Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Take the bus from Elgin station to Aberdeen Airportbus
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane ABZ - BHD
4h 4m
£84–243
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
7h 19m
£58–204
Bus, bus and ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus M10
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
12h 40m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
12h 50m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Elgin to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
7h 21m
£91–134
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane INV - BHD
3h 24m
£93–210
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
7h 34m
£60–173
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
7h 54m
£69–213
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeentrain
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
7h 33m
£73–244
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
12h 46m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4bus M96
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
13h 13m

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

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Map of how to get from Elgin to Belfast.

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Distance: 294 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Aberdeen Airport, walk to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Bus Station Stance 3, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 12h 40m.

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