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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Arbroath is to car ferry and bus and train which costs £65 - £150 and takes 9h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Arbroath is to fly and train which takes 4h 2m and costs £110 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Arbroath?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Arbroath. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Arbroath Burnside Drive via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Belfast to Arbroath?

The distance between Belfast and Arbroath is 219 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Arbroath without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 49m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Belfast to Arbroath, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Arbroath bus from?

Belfast to Arbroath bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Arbroath bus arrive?

Belfast to Arbroath bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Arbroath?

There are 257+ hotels available in Arbroath.

Belfast to Arbroath - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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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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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
4h 39m
£67–172
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Arbroathtrain
5h 9m
£64–157
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
8h 49m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain
9h 34m
£68–150
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Arbroathcar
5h 51m
£71–288
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the train from Aberdeen to Arbroathtrain
4h 2m
£116–284
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain
4h 50m
£80–222
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Arbroathtrain
5h 20m
£76–187
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus Uk091
9h 24m
Bus and ferry, bus via Bus Station
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus Ember
9h 27m

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) flights

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Distance: 217.7 mi
Duration: 4h 39m

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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