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 and train which costs £55 - £140 and takes 14h.

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 13m and costs £45 - £150.

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 18m.

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 bus and train via Edinburgh which takes 10h 41m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 4m 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.

Where can I stay near York?

There are 1844+ hotels available in York.

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

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to York by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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 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
5h 4m
£45–187
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Yorktrain
5h 44m
£43–187
Car ferry, bus, train via Edinburgh
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
10h 41m
£78–149
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Ayr Bus Station to Waterloo Lanebus X77
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain
11h 7m
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 Yorktrain
11h 20m
£115–363
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 13m
£46–141
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)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Harrogate to Yorktrain
4h 48m
£51–195
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 Lime Street to Yorktrain
5h 43m
£54–235
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 Lime Street to Yorktrain
4h 58m
£54–255
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 Yorktrain
5h 13m
£64–197
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 18m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Yorktrain
14h
£58–135
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Yorkcar
6h 32m
£81–127

Belfast to York by bus, car ferry, and train

40Weekly Services

10h 41mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 251.8 mi
Duration: 5h 4m

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 bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to York via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Haymarket Station, Haymarket, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 10h 41m.

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