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 - £100 and takes 3h 27m.

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 27m and costs £35 - £100.

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 7m.

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 10h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m 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 1245+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Durham to Belfast by train, plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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 27m
£35–98
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street Low Leveltrain
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 41m
Train, Bus, 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 bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
10h 48m
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
6. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Lanyon Placetrain
11h 27m
£106–344
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
4h 56m
£63–143
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 41m
£61–174
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Durham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
5h 28m
£63–290
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 7m
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 36m
£65–189
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Durham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5h 41m
£72–106

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

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£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Durham to Belfast.

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Distance: 221.1 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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 Low Level, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 41m.

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