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

The cheapest way to get from Elgin to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £65 - £200 and takes 7h 23m.

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 22m and costs £95 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Elgin and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Elgin to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Braelossie Place and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Union Street and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from Elgin to Belfast?

The distance between Elgin and Belfast is 250 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 train and bus and ferry which takes 11h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 Ember, depart from Braelossie Place station.

Where does the Elgin to Belfast bus arrive?

Elgin to Belfast bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Union Street station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

Elgin to Belfast - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Elgin to Belfast by train, plane, busferry, car, car ferry, 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.

Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Elgin to Inverness Airport Station
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)INV - BHD
3h 22m
£98–270
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
7h 23m
£69–198
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Elgin to Stirling
2. Take the train from Stirling to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Elgin to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 20m
£94–252
Bus to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Airport Terminal Stance 1
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ABZ - BHD
4h 7m
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Elgin to Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
7h 12m
£72–244
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Braelossie Place to Union StreetE7
2. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 57m
Bus, bus and ferry via Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 4M96
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 33m

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

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 3h 22m

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 train to Inverness Airport Station, walk to Inverness Airport station, take the bus to Terminal Building, walk to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) 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 train from Elgin to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Stirling, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 11h 48m.

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