What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to County Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to County Durham is to fly and train which costs £45 - £130 and takes 5h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to County Durham?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to County Durham is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and County Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to County Durham. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Newgate Street Stand E via Buchanan Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station Stand F. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.

How far is it from Belfast to County Durham?

The distance between Belfast and County Durham is 257 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to County Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to County Durham without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 11h 43m and costs £75 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to County Durham?

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from Belfast to County Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to County Durham bus from?

Belfast to County Durham bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to County Durham bus arrive?

Belfast to County Durham bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near County Durham?

There are 1290+ hotels available in County Durham.

Belfast to County Durham - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to County Durham by plane, train, car ferry, bus, 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.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Darlington
3. Take the train from Darlington to Bishop Auckland
5h 3m
£46–129
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the bus from Glasgow to Edinburgh, Bus Station
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
11h 43m
£78–144
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
12h 50m
£88–350
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Street
3. Take the bus from Eldon Square Bus Station Stand F to Newgate Street Stand EX21
13h 22m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Darlington
6h 24m
£56–239
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Darlington
6h 8m
£68–204
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Leeds
3. Take the train from Leeds to Darlington
7h 4m
£56–214
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Darlington
6h 29m
£63–253
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlington
7h 25m
£62–237
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Darlington
6h 40m
£62–257
Bus and ferry, bus via Newcastle upon Tyne
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Newcastle Coach Station183 / ...
3. Take the bus from Newcastle Newgate Street to Newgate Street Stand EX21
13h 22m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to DarlingtonLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
14h 11m
£69–143
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to County Durham
5h 55m
£71–112

Belfast to County Durham by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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11h 43mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to County Durham.

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Distance: 255.9 mi
Duration: 5h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to County Durham. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, take the train to Darlington, then take the train to Bishop Auckland. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Bishop Auckland via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Edinburgh Waverley, and Darlington in around 11h 43m.

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