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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £35 - £130 and takes 3h 58m.

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 - £180.

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 14h 45m.

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 38m and costs £90 - £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 National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Belfast bus arrive?

Derby to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1254+ 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
best
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
3h 17m
£46–176
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
3h 58m
£35–124
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
11h 38m
£91–180
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 49m
£68–138
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 134 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
14h 45m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
3h 47m
£42–200
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 20m
£41–200
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 40m
£38–199
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Derby to Tamworth High Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
5h 21m
£66–230
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Seacombe Ferry Terminalbus 423
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
14h 41m
£61–118
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
7h 39m
£99–145

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

26Weekly Services

11h 38mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Derby to Belfast.

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Distance: 240.9 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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