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

The cheapest way to get from Birtley to Belfast is to line 21 bus and fly which costs £40 - £150 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birtley to Belfast is to line 21 bus and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Birtley and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Birtley station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Durham Road-Fire Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via John Dobson Street and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.

How far is it from Birtley to Belfast?

The distance between Birtley and Belfast is 214 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birtley to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 10h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Birtley to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birtley to Belfast bus from?

Birtley to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Birtley to Belfast bus arrive?

Birtley to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Belfast.

Birtley to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, line 21 bus, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Birtley to Belfast by bus, plane, train, busferry, car 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.

Line 21 bus to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the bus from Durham Road-Fire Station to High West Street-Civic Centre
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
3h 33m
£44–148
Train, bus and ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
10h 38m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Durham to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
14h 55m
£74–213
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birtley to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5h 31m
£73–222
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
5h 13m
£56–198
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
5h 2m
£64–244
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
5h 39m
£62–251
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 59m
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 22m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
12h 52m

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

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Distance: 213.1 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Birtley to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to High West Street-Civic Centre, walk to Gateshead, take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham Road-Fire Station to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Monument Market Street, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 38m.

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