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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Durham is to fly and train which costs £35 - £120 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Durham is to fly and train which takes 3h 37m and costs £35 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Durham. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Durham University Palatine Centre via Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Belfast to Durham?

The distance between Belfast and Durham is 223 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Durham without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Belfast to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Durham bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1667+ hotels available in Durham.

Belfast to Durham - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus and ferry, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Belfast to Durham by plane, train, busferry, ferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
3h 37m
£39–112
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
9h 35m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
11h 8m
£112–405
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Durhamcar
5h 49m
£71–107
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
5h 6m
£60–182
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 Airport to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
5h 41m
£58–242
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station Stance 56 to Durham University Palatine Centrebus megabus M20
11h 50m
Bus and ferry, bus via Sunderland Interchange
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Sunderland Interchangebus Ukn10 / ...
12h 42m

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Durham.

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Distance: 222.2 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to 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, then take the train to Durham. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Durham via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 35m.

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