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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Montrose is to bus and ferry and bus via Dundee which costs £18 - £28 and takes 9h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Montrose is to fly and train which takes 3h 58m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Montrose?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Montrose. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Montrose High Street via Buchanan Bus Station and Dundee South Marketgait. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.

How far is it from Belfast to Montrose?

The distance between Belfast and Montrose is 232 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Montrose without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 6m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Belfast to Montrose, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Montrose bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Montrose bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Montrose?

There are 203+ hotels available in Montrose.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Montrose by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, 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 Haymarket to Montrosetrain
4h 57m
£70–172
Bus and ferry, bus via Dundee
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Overgatebus
3. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Montrose High Streetbus
9h 47m
£18–27
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 Montrosetrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
9h 6m
£43–78
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry 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 Montrosetrain
9h 51m
£78–147
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Montrosecar
6h 9m
£76–293
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 Montrosetrain
3h 58m
£110–255
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 Haymarket to Montrosetrain
5h 27m
£68–162
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 Montrosetrain
5h 12m
£80–212
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 Montrosetrain
5h 42m
£76–172
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Stn to Dundee stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dundee South Marketgait to Montrose High Streetbus
10h 4m
£19–27

Belfast to Montrose by busferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

9h 6mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Montrose.

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Distance: 231 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Montrose. 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 Montrose. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Montrose via Glasgow Buchanan and Glasgow Queen Street in around 9h 6m.

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