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How to Travel from

Northern Ireland to Scotland

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Transport providers

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$379.73
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$151.89
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$151.89

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$202.52
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$240.50

Loganair

Website:
loganair.co.uk/
Plane from City Of Derry Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$759.47
Plane from Belfast City Airport to Aberdeen
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$759.47

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Belfast to Cairnryan
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$40.50–$55.69

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Scotland is to bus and ferry which costs $34.78 - $47.83 and takes 6h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Scotland is to fly which takes 2h 15m and costs $42.39 - $163.04 .

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Scotland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Glasgow Buchanan. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Scotland?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Scotland is 212 km.

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

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Scotland without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 6h 5m and costs $34.78 - $47.83 .

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

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

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

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

Where does the Northern Ireland to Scotland bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Scotland?

There are 160+ hotels available in Scotland. Prices start at $56.85 per night.
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