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How to Travel from

Belfast to The Scottish Borders

by Plane, Rideshare, Route or Car

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Nine ways to Travel from Belfast to The Scottish Borders

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Megabus UK

Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.66–$18.99

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Borders Buses

Phone:
01896 754350
Website:
bordersbuses.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to A7
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$6.96–$8.86

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$151.89
Plane from Belfast International Airport to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$151.89
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 Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$189.87

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

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
Bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 24m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Galashiels
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Caledonian Sleeper

Phone:
+44 141 555 0888
Website:
sleeper.scot/
Train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$88.60–$113.92

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Edinburgh
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to The Scottish Borders?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to The Scottish Borders is to bus and ferry and bus which costs $51.09 - $86.96 and takes 10h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to The Scottish Borders?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to The Scottish Borders is to fly and train which takes 4h 9m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and The Scottish Borders?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to The Scottish Borders. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at A7 Boleside Hail & Ride via Buchanan Bus Station and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.

How far is it from Belfast to The Scottish Borders?

The distance between Belfast and The Scottish Borders is 286 km.

How do I travel from Belfast to The Scottish Borders without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to The Scottish Borders without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 33m and costs $59.78 - $173.91 .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to The Scottish Borders?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Belfast to The Scottish Borders, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to The Scottish Borders bus from?

Belfast to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to The Scottish Borders bus arrive?

Belfast to The Scottish Borders bus services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near The Scottish Borders?

There are 316+ hotels available in The Scottish Borders. Prices start at $75.10 per night.
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