How to travel from Thurso to Belfast, United Kingdom

The distance between Thurso and Belfast is around 562km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Thurso 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.

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Fly

Fly from Wick (WIC) to Belfast City (BHD).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £255($300)
Operated by

Eastern Airways

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2 similiar routes

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Train to Inverness, bus and ferry

Take the train to Inverness and then to Stirling then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Thurso and Belfast

There are several options for getting from Thurso to Belfast by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £85 ($100) and will take around 12h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £255 ($300).

The distance between Thurso and Belfast is around 562km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 468km (291 miles)

It takes around 12h 20m to get from Thurso and Belfast by train, bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Thurso to Belfast is to fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £255 ($300).

The cheapest way to travel between Thurso and Belfast is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £85 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Thurso and Belfast. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Thurso and Belfast. We recommend that you fly from Wick (WIC) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Thurso and Belfast. Flights depart from Wick (WIC) and arrive at Belfast City (BHD) - via Aberdeen (ABZ). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Thurso to Belfast. There is however a flight that goes via Aberdeen (ABZ). This services will take at least 3h 15m (not including layover time).

The flight from Thurso to Belfast typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Wick (WIC) and and arrive into Belfast City (BHD).

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 Thurso to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Inverness then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 12h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Thurso to Belfast is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 20m and will usually cost around £85 ($100).

How do I get from Thurso to Belfast

Compare travel optionsbetween Thurso and Belfast

Transport options from Thurso to Belfast
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 15m
£255($300)
every 3 hours562km (349 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
£185($220)
twice daily608km (378 miles)
Train to Inverness, plane7h 40m
£245($290)
twice daily777km (483 miles)
Train to Inverness, bus and ferry + 1 similar
12hrs
£95($110)
twice daily738km (459 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry12h 20m
£85($100)
twice daily731km (454 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 10m
£100($115)
every 4 hours641km (399 miles)

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Airports near Belfast

The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

BHD
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
International Airport
Distance
4km (3 miles) from Belfast
BFS
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Belfast
LDY
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
93km (58 miles) from Belfast