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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to York is to car ferry and bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 15h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to York is to fly and train which takes 4h 3m and costs £65 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and York?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to York. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Micklegate via Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 13m.

How far is it from Belfast to York?

The distance between Belfast and York is 253 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to York without a car is to car ferry and train via Edinburgh which takes 11h 58m and costs £160 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Belfast to York, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to York bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to York bus arrive?

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

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

Book your Belfast to York bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1981+ hotels available in York.

Belfast to York - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to York by plane, train, 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 Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
4h 30m
£60–172
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
cheapest
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 Yorktrain
4h 17m
£53–146
Car ferry, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
11h 58m
£165–520
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Yorktrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
12h 30m
£63–140
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 Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
13h 13m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
4h 3m
£65–171
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 Airport to Yorktrain
5h
£57–152
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
5h 45m
£71–172
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 Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Yorktrain
5h 10m
£71–182
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
3. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170
4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Micklegatebus 843 / ...
15h 18m
£57–106
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Yorkcar
6h 25m
£81–308

Belfast to York by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

12h 30mAverage Duration

£63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.8 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to York. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to York. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanyon Place to York via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 11h 58m.

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