How to travel from Perth to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Perth and Belfast is around 287km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Perth to Belfast by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → Perth if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Dundee, Fly
Take the train to Dundee then fly from Dundee (DND) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2hrs
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£270($320)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£37($44)
Multiple operators
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, bus and ferry
Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street and then to Ayr then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£32($38)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration4h 60m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£26($31)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Perth and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Perth to Belfast by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £270 ($320).
The distance between Perth and Belfast is around 287km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 254km (158 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Perth and Belfast by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Perth to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £270 ($320).
The cheapest way to travel between Perth and Belfast is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Perth and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Dundee then fly from Dundee (DND) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Perth and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Dundee then fly from Dundee (DND) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Perth to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Perth to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 6h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Perth to Belfast is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around £41 ($48).
Compare travel optionsbetween Perth and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Dundee, Fly + 6 similar | 2hrs | £270($320) | hourly | 314km (195 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 35m | £125($150) | hourly | 308km (191 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly | 2h 40m | £95($110) | hourly | 287km (179 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh Gateway, Fly | 3h 15m | £95($110) | hourly | 347km (215 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly | 3h 20m | £84($100) | hourly | 322km (200 miles) |
| Train to Aberdeen, Fly | 3h 20m | £190($225) | hourly | 529km (329 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | £63($75) | hourly | 577km (359 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 6hrs | £37($44) | every 20 mins | 313km (194 miles) |
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, bus and ferry + 2 similar | 6h 5m | £32($38) | once daily | 321km (200 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 6h 15m | £41($48) | every 20 mins | 319km (198 miles) |
| Train to Glasgow Queen Street, bus and ferry | 6h 50m | £34($40) | once daily | 326km (203 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 60m | £26($31) | every 4 hours | 307km (191 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Perth and Belfast
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Dodds of Troon
Stagecoach West Scotland
Aircoach
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast