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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Fife is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 9h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Fife is to fly and train which takes 4h 5m and costs £55 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Fife?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Fife. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Trading Estate via Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Belfast to Fife?

The distance between Belfast and Fife is 179 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Fife without a car is to car ferry and Bus and train which takes 9h 28m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Belfast to Fife, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Fife bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Fife bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Fife?

There are 904+ hotels available in Fife.

Belfast to Fife - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and Bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
4h 5m
£56–137
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Trading Estatebus X24
9h 44m
£17–23
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
9h 28m
£50–104
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Fifecar
5h 25m
£66–284
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Gateway to Cupartrain
4h 40m
£52–122
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 Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
5h 1m
£58–198
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 Haymarkettrain
3. Take the train from Haymarket to Cupartrain
5h 31m
£56–158
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Cupartrain
6h 20m
£87–221
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 Cupartrain
5h 30m
£126–294

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

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Distance: 178.2 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Fife. 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 Edinburgh Gateway, walk to Edinburgh Gateway, then take the train to Cupar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Cupar via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, and Haymarket in around 9h 28m.

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