What is the cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Ashbourne to Belfast is to bus and train and fly which costs £40 - £140 and takes 5h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Ashbourne to Belfast is to bus and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Ashbourne and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashbourne station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

How far is it from Ashbourne to Belfast?

The distance between Ashbourne and Belfast is 257 miles.

How do I travel from Ashbourne to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Ashbourne to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 15h 13m and costs £60 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Ashbourne to Belfast?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Ashbourne to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashbourne to Belfast bus from?

Ashbourne to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Ashbourne to Belfast bus arrive?

Ashbourne to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Belfast.

Ashbourne to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ashbourne to Belfast by bus, plane, train, car ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to East Midlands Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
4h 5m
£49–181
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Morledgebus
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
5h 11m
£39–136
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
15h 13m
£62–113
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
16h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ashbourne to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
7h 20m
£96–140
Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Market Placebus
2. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
5h 34m
£42–159
Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Market Placebus
2. Take the train from Buxton to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
5h 55m
£40–133
Bus, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Morledgebus
2. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
5h 1m
£51–202
Bus, line 841 bus, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PHbus
3. Take the train from Stafford to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
6h 27m
Line 841 bus, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Shrewsbury Arms PHbus
2. Take the train from Stafford to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
6h 7m
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Victoria Square to Market Placebus 441 / ...
2. Take the bus from Market Place to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 199
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
16h 33m
£63–114

Ashbourne to Belfast by bus, foot, train, and car ferry

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15h 13mAverage Duration

£62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ashbourne to Belfast.

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Distance: 255.6 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Ashbourne, England and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Ashbourne to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Bus Station, take the bus to EMA Departure Building, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Castlecourt via Bus Station, Shrewsbury Arms PH, Stafford, Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 15h 13m.

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