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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £35 - £110 and takes 3h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Durham to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Sutton Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Edinburgh, Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 56m.

How far is it from Durham to Belfast?

The distance between Durham and Belfast is 222 miles.

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

The best way to get from Durham to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 10h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Durham to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durham to Belfast bus from?

Durham to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sutton Street station.

Where does the Durham to Belfast bus arrive?

Durham to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

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

Book your Durham to Belfast bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1264+ hotels available in Belfast.

Durham to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Durham to Belfast by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the train from Durham to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
3h 35m
£38–106
Train, bus and ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 9m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
11h 27m
£132–467
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Durham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5h 41m
£47–102
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
4h 18m
£89–218
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
4h 51m
£76–200
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
5h 29m
£83–223
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LBA - BFS
4h 28m
£89–217
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Durham to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 11m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sutton Street to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 598
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 56m

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

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£24Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Durham to Belfast.

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Distance: 221.1 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Durham to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, 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 train from Durham to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 9m.

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