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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Belfast is to train and car ferry via Crewe which costs £55 - £110 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Belfast is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

How far is it from Derby to Belfast?

The distance between Derby and Belfast is 242 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 29m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Derby to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Belfast bus from?

Derby to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Belfast bus arrive?

Derby to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

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

Book your Derby to Belfast bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Derby to Belfast by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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 East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EMA - BHD
3h 17m
£46–186
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
11h 29m
£100–173
Train, car ferry via Crewe
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 15m
£60–106
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
16h 44m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
3h 53m
£46–141
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3h 48m
£51–207
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4h 20m
£49–205
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
4h 34m
£47–179
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorn
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
5h 5m
£70–253
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime StreetLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 24m
£65–135
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 37m
£100–151

Derby to Belfast by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

11h 29mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Derby to Belfast.

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

Aer Lingus flies from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) once daily.

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