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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkley to Belfast is to bus and car ferry which costs £45 - £120 and takes 16h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkley to Belfast is to fly which takes 3h 19m and costs £55 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkley and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkley to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Railway Road and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 5m.

How far is it from Ilkley to Belfast?

The distance between Ilkley and Belfast is 193 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkley to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 13h 10m and costs £55 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Ilkley to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkley to Belfast bus from?

Ilkley to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Ilkley to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1264+ hotels available in Belfast.

Ilkley to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Ilkley to Belfast by plane, train, car ferry, 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 Leeds Bradford International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3h 19m
£55–178
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One171 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
16h 40m
£47–113
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 10m
£55–152
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Shipley to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
14h 1m
£107–385
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
16h 5m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Ilkley to Guiseley
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LBA - BFS
3h 25m
£76–147
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4h 52m
£55–200
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
5h 8m
£48–169
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
5h 18m
£56–232
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
5h 2m
£60–273
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ilkley to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 10m
£81–234

Ilkley to Belfast by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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13h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 192.1 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

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

Aer Lingus flies from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 3 times a day.

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