What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen is to car ferry and drive which costs £80 - £310 and takes 6h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs £100 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Aberdeen is 240 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 37m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Aberdeen bus from?

Northern Ireland to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen?

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Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 672+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Northern Ireland to Aberdeen - 9 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Aberdeen by plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2h 49m
£101–239
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 Aberdeentrain
6h 2m
£79–207
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus Stationbus Uk091
9h 37m
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 Aberdeentrain
10h 34m
£94–195
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeentrain
11h 17m
£157–471
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeentrain
5h 32m
£82–222
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 Aberdeentrain Glasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
9h 50m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dundee
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 station to Aberdeen Union Streetbus
10h 34m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeencar
6h 33m
£81–308

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 238.3 mi
Duration: 2h 49m

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

Loganair flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) 6 times a week.

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