What is the cheapest way to get from Derby to Northern Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Northern Ireland is to train and fly which costs £35 - £140 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Derby to Northern Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Derby to Northern Ireland is to fly which takes 3h 17m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Northern Ireland. 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 Northern Ireland?

The distance between Derby and Northern Ireland is 242 miles.

How do I travel from Derby to Northern Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Derby to Northern Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 50m and costs £95 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Derby to Northern Ireland?

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

Where do I catch the Derby to Northern Ireland bus from?

Derby to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Northern Ireland?

Book your Derby to Northern Ireland bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Derby to Northern Ireland - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Derby to Northern Ireland 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
£51–166
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
£35–131
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 50m
£98–178
Train, car ferry via Crewe
1. Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 8m
£66–111
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
£47–167
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
£44–195
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
£42–179
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 22m
£65–221
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Tamworth to Runcorntrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
5h 2m
£70–232
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 23m
£67–121
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Derby to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
7h 39m
£100–141

Derby to Northern Ireland by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

11h 50mAverage Duration

£98Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Derby to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 240.9 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

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

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