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

The cheapest way to get from Durham to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £110 and takes 5h 41m.

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 £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Durham and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Durham station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand G and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via John Dobson Street and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 23m.

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 which takes 9h 59m 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 FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where does the Durham to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1299+ hotels available in Belfast.

Durham to Belfast - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Durham to Belfast by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, bus, 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.

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
£43–121
Train, bus and ferry
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
9h 59m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
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 59m
£141–471
Train, car ferry via Liverpool
1. Take the train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 35m
£83–187
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 54m
£82–211
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 33m
£84–209
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
5h 15m
£82–213
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
13h 23m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Durham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5h 41m
£49–101

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

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Questions & Answers

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 9h 59m.

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