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

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £45 - £150 and takes 4h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Asda and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.

How far is it from Leicester to Belfast?

The distance between Leicester and Belfast is 308 miles.

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

The best way to get from Leicester to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry via Crewe which takes 13h 39m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Leicester to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Belfast bus from?

Leicester to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Asda station.

Where does the Leicester to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

Leicester to Belfast - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 13 ways to get from Leicester to Belfast by train, plane, 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.

Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
4h 4m
£45–141
Train, car ferry via Crewe
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to CreweLondon Euston - Stockport / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 39m
£61–163
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Asda to Buchanan Bus StationUk010
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
17h 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Leicester to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 55m
£107–162
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
3h 59m
£50–207
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Leicester to Kettering
2. Take the train from Kettering to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LTN - BFS
4h 22m
£58–174
Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EMA - BHD
4h 9m
£54–206
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
5h 1m
£71–250
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
5h 16m
£69–224
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
5h 20m
£58–207
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
5h 5m
£59–228
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
15h 3m
£66–173
Train, car ferry #2
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chester
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
15h 18m
£70–156

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

14Weekly Services

13h 39mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Leicester to Belfast.

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Distance: 305.9 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

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

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

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