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

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There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Arbroath by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain train
    4h 42m
    £65–162

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Overgate

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus bus Uk091
    9h 31m
    £17–26

  3. 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 Arbroathtrain train Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
    8h 49m
    £38–68

  4. Car ferry, Bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain train
    9h 33m
    £62–112

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Arbroathcar car
    5h 51m
    £71–293

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain train
    5h 17m
    £62–147

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

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BHD - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain train
    4h 59m
    £70–192

  8. 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 Arbroathtrain train
    5h 29m
    £69–157

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHD - ABZ
    2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain train
    4h 7m
    £118–284

  10. Bus and ferry, bus

    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 Ember
    9h 41m
    £18–26

Belfast to Arbroath by busferry, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Arbroath. 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI), walk to Edinburgh Airport, take the vehicle to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, then take the train to Arbroath. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Arbroath via Glasgow Buchanan and Glasgow Queen Street in around 8h 49m.

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