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 via Crewe which costs £60 - £130 and takes 13h 7m.

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 - £220.

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 Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Bus Station via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

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 24m and costs £70 - £150.

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 Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast to Derby bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2090+ 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
£54–216
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 51m
£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
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derby
12h 24m
£73–149
Car ferry, train via Crewe
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 7m
£60–121
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus 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 32m
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 42m
£54–230
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 12m
£51–170
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
£52–243
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
£71–237
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
£57–231
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 50m
£53–221
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to AlfretonLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
14h 19m
£57–155
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

35Weekly Services

12h 24mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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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