How to travel from Belfast to Glasgow

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from Belfast to Glasgow

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

Our recommendation

ferry

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

P&O Ferries
08:00AM2h00
Larne Port
10:00AMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
$961One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

P&O Ferries
08:00AM2h00
Larne Port
10:00AMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
$961One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU2430
05:45PM0h45
George Best Belfast City Airport
06:30PMGlasgow International Airport
$2241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

easyJetU261
01:35PM0h45
Belfast International Airport
02:20PMGlasgow International Airport
$2701One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2422
08:50PM0h45
Belfast International Airport
09:35PMGlasgow International Airport
$2611One-way
0 transfers
easyJetU2420
08:15AM0h45
Belfast International Airport
09:00AMGlasgow International Airport
$3401One-way
0 transfers
Stena LineStena Line
11:30AM2h22
Port of Belfast
01:52PMPort of Cairnryan (Stena Line)
$1021One-way
0 transfers
P&O Ferries
12:00PM2h00
Larne Port
02:00PMPort of Cairnryan (P&O Ferries)
$961One-way
0 transfers
Stena LineStena Line
07:30AM2h22
Port of Belfast
09:52AMPort of Cairnryan (Stena Line)
$1021One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Belfast to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow 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 Belfast to Glasgow.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Belfast to Glasgow: bus, flight or ferry.

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Glasgow is by taking a ferry with average ticket prices of $32 (€29) compared to other travel options to Glasgow:

Taking a ferry costs $14 (€13) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $46 (€42) for the same trip.

A ferry is $20 (€18) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Belfast to Glasgow costing on average $52 (€47).

The fastest way to get to Glasgow from Belfast is by flight with an average travel time of 45 min.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 5 h 55 min.

Ferry takes on average 2 h.

The Belfast to Glasgow distance is around 110 miles (177 km).

The average frequency per day from Belfast to Glasgow is:

  • 2 buses per day.
  • 8 ferries a day.
  • 5 flights a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Belfast to Glasgow:

  • Most travelers take a bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
  • Most travelers board their plane from Belfast International Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Belfast to Glasgow:

  • You can go to Glasgow from Belfast by bus with National Express. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $46 (€42) with National Express from Belfast to Glasgow on Omio.
  • You can take a ferry from Belfast to Glasgow with Stena Line or P&O Ferries. Cheap tickets can be found for $32 (€29) with P& O Ferries from Belfast to Glasgow.
  • You can take a flight from Belfast to Glasgow with easyJet or Aer Lingus. Cheap tickets can be found for $52 (€47) with easyJet from Belfast to Glasgow.

Yes, there are direct routes from Belfast to Glasgow with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct bus to Glasgow with National Express with 2 direct buses per day.
  • You'll find 8 direct ferries a day to Glasgow with Stena Line.
  • You can check for a direct flight to Glasgow with easyJet or Aer Lingus with 5 direct flights per day.

Direct services to Glasgow tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Belfast to Glasgow often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Liverpool or Blackpool. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Belfast and Glasgow itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Glasgow and any of these top destinations today!
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