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 £40 - £120 and takes 3h 46m.

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 46m and costs £40 - £120.

How far is it from Belfast to Durham?

The distance between Belfast and Durham is 224 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 30m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Belfast to Durham, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1680+ hotels available in Durham.

Belfast to Durham - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Durham by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, ferry, 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
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durham
3h 46m
£44–112
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
9h 30m
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 train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
10h 15m
£88–190
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
5. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durham
11h 2m
£114–405
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 Durham
4h 43m
£63–237
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 Durham
5h 2m
£63–192
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 Durham
5h 34m
£58–242
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 Durham
6h 14m
£57–217
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 StreetUkn10 / ...
11h 29m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to DurhamLiverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
13h 20m
£73–186
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Durham
5h 48m
£71–112

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

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55 minAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Durham.

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Distance: 222.6 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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 30m.

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