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How to get fromBelfast International Airport to Aberdeenby plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast International Airport to Aberdeen by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    4h 22m
    £70–193

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus bus Uk091
    11h 2m

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    11h 59m
    £103–211

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeencar car
    6h 35m
    £81–308

  5. Bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport

    1. Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to Ulster University Belfastbus bus
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHD - ABZ
    3h 53m
    £111–242

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train
    4h 42m
    £92–219

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain train
    6h 36m
    £92–235

  8. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    11h 35m

  9. Bus and ferry, bus via Dundee

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dundee station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus bus
    12h 19m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Belfast International Airport, Northern Ireland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Belfast International Airport to Aberdeen. However, you can fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, then take the train to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Union Square Bus Station via Nelson Street Bus Lane, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Glasgow Buchanan, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 11h 2m.

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