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

The cheapest way to get from Tain to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £95 - £260 and takes 7h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tain to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 4h 46m and costs £110 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Tain and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Tain to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Post Office and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via County Carpets, Union Street and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Tain to Belfast?

The distance between Tain and Belfast is 271 miles.

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

The best way to get from Tain to Belfast without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Inverness which takes 12h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Tain to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tain to Belfast bus from?

Tain to Belfast bus services, operated by Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where does the Tain to Belfast bus arrive?

Tain to Belfast bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1261+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

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

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 Tain to Inverness
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)INV - BHD
4h 46m
£111–287
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
8h 52m
£83–191
Bus, bus and ferry via Inverness
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 35m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
14h 10m
£120–369
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Tain to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 33m
£98–259
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
8h 36m
£84–222
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
3. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
8h 33m
Train, bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Pitlochry
3. Take the bus from Fishers Hotel to Airport
4. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
8h 21m
Train, train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Inverurie
3. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)ABZ - BHD
7h 13m
£145–266
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Buchanan Bus StationUk093
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 51m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Tain to Inverness
2. Take the train from Inverness to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
13h 12m

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

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Distance: 269.8 mi
Duration: 4h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Tain to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Inverness, 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 bus from Post Office to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via County Carpets, Bus Station Stance 2, Union Street, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 12h 35m.

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