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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Elgin is to car ferry and drive which costs £90 - £320 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Elgin is to fly and train which takes 4h 10m and costs £100 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Elgin West Road via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Inverness Union Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Elgin?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Elgin is 295 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Elgin without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Northern Ireland to Elgin, including transfers.

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

Northern Ireland to Elgin bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Elgin bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 440+ hotels available in Elgin.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Elgin by plane, bus, busferry, train, car ferry, 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 Aberdeen Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHD - ABZ
2. Take the bus from Aberdeen Airport to Elgin stationbus
4h 37m
£105–245
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Elgincar
7h 30m
£91–318
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 Elgintrain Glasgow Queen Street - Inverness / ...
11h 22m
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 Elgintrain
12h 48m
£192–521
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHD - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport to Elgintrain
4h 10m
£102–248
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 Elgintrain
7h 28m
£140–317
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 Elgintrain
7h 58m
£136–287
Bus and ferry, bus via Belfast Stena Line Terminus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
12h 10m
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 Inverness Union Streetbus
3. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to Elgin West Roadbus
12h 24m

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

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Elgin.

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Distance: 293 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Elgin. 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 Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Aberdeen Airport, then take the bus to Elgin station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Elgin via Glasgow Buchanan and Glasgow Queen Street in around 11h 22m.

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