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 train which costs £65 - £120 and takes 13h 4m.

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 6m and costs £50 - £190.

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 Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

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 17m and costs £90 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m 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 2097+ hotels available in Derby.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Derby by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)BHD - EMA
3h 6m
£54–186
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
4h 41m
£46–183
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
12h 17m
£94–175
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
13h 4m
£69–113
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Bus Station
16h 35m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
3h 46m
£52–205
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
4h 6m
£49–165
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 Piccadilly to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
4h 11m
£52–233
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 Derby
5h 5m
£67–237
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 South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
5h 5m
£57–252
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 South Parkway to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
5h 40m
£52–202
Train, ferry via Holyhead
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
12h 25m
£74–140
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Derby
7h 46m
£101–272

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

26Weekly Services

12h 17mAverage Duration

£94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

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