How to travel from Glasgow to Belfast

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Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Glasgow to Belfast

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of €30, and a flight costs an average of €33.

Distance: 178 km

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Bus

€40

Average price

Cheapest

€93

Average price

€42

Average price

3h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 10m

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1h 0m

Additional time*

5h 25m

Average total duration

2h 25m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 40m

Average total duration

6h 10m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

-

CO2 emissions

0.5 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest
Stena Line

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easyJet

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Glasgow to Belfast

How to get from Glasgow to Belfast by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Belfast is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National ExpressUL923
04:20PM6h10
Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station
10:30PMBelfast
441One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

P&O FerriesEuropean Highlander
08:00AM2h00
Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
10:00AMLarne Port
431One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU262
11:50AM0h45
Glasgow International Airport
12:35PMBelfast International Airport
991One-way
0 transfers

Other options

easyJetU2429
03:55PM0h45
Glasgow International Airport
04:40PMGeorge Best Belfast City Airport
991One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2419
10:30AM0h45
Glasgow International Airport
11:15AMBelfast International Airport
1221One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU264
06:50PM0h45
Glasgow International Airport
07:35PMBelfast International Airport
1101One-way
0 transfers
P&O FerriesEuropean Causeway
12:00PM2h00
Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
02:00PMLarne Port
431One-way
0 transfers
Stena LineStena Line
11:30AM2h15
Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line)
01:45PMPort of Belfast
451One-way
0 transfers
P&O FerriesEuropean Highlander
04:00PM2h00
Port of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
06:00PMLarne Port
431One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow to Belfast

Travel to Belfast easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Belfast.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Belfast including taking a bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Belfast is a ferry with an average price of €30.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Belfast:

A ferry is €2 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Belfast costing on average €33.

A ferry is €10 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Glasgow to Belfast costing on average €41.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Belfast is by ferry with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Belfast take longer:

Flight takes on average 45m.

Bus takes on average 6h 10m.

The Glasgow to Belfast distance is approximately 178 km.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Belfast is:
  • Around 20 flights per day.
  • Around 9 ferries per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Belfast as scheduled services by bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Belfast:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in George Best Belfast City Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Belfast, Europa Buscentre.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Cairnryan (Stena Line) and arrive in Port of Belfast.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Belfast, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Belfast by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways to go to Belfast by flight.
  • Travel with Stena Line, P&O Ferries to go to Belfast by ferry.
Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Belfast with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
  • 5 direct flights per day with easyJet, Aer Lingus.
  • 9 direct ferries per day with Stena Line, P&O Ferries.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Belfast often also extend their vacation to go to Dublin, London, Londonderry, Edinburgh, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Belfast and these popular destinations at a great price.
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