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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Derby is to car ferry and bus and train via Crewe which costs £60 - £160 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Derby is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Derby Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Belfast to Derby?

The distance between Belfast and Derby is 240 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Derby without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 20m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Belfast to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Derby bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Derby bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Derby?

Book your Belfast to Derby bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2183+ hotels available in Derby.

Belfast to Derby - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Derby by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to East Midlands Airport
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BHD - EMA
3h 11m
£54–166
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
12h 20m
£82–166
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Birkenhead Bus Station to Hood streetbus 437 / ...
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Tamworthtrain
12h 54m
£65–153
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Derby Bus Stationbus
14h 55m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3h 40m
£60–169
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 5m
£55–139
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
4h 12m
£67–202
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
4h 42m
£63–172
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
5h 43m
£69–171
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
5h 8m
£65–191
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)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Derbytrain
5h 41m
£84–203
Car ferry, bus, train via Crewe
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Birkenhead Bus Station to Hood streetbus 437 / ...
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
12h 55m
£60–160
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Derbycar
7h 48m
£77–152

Belfast to Derby by train, foot, tram, and ferry

26Weekly Services

12h 20mAverage Duration

£82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Derby.

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 3h 11m

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

Aer Lingus flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA) once daily.

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