What is the cheapest way to get from North Shields to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Belfast is to subway and fly which costs £35 - £90 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Shields to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from North Shields to Belfast is to subway and fly which takes 3h 33m and costs £35 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between North Shields and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from North Shields to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Albion Road-Sidney Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via John Dobson Street and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

How far is it from North Shields to Belfast?

The distance between North Shields and Belfast is 216 miles.

How do I travel from North Shields to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from North Shields to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and ferry via Edinburgh which takes 10h 34m and costs .

How long does it take to get from North Shields to Belfast?

It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from North Shields to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Shields to Belfast bus from?

North Shields to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from John Dobson Street station.

Where does the North Shields to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Belfast.

North Shields to Belfast - 9 ways to travel via train, subway, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from North Shields to Belfast by subway, plane, train, 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.

Subway to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the subway from North Shields to South Gosforthsubway
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
3h 33m
£35–89
Train, bus and ferry via Edinburgh
1. Take the train from Newcastle 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 34m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
11h 33m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
12h 49m
£100–362
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
5h 19m
£67–267
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
5h 4m
£66–278
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 20m
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 6m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from North Shields to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5h 36m
£77–121

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from North Shields to Belfast.

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Distance: 214.8 mi
Duration: 3h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from North Shields to Belfast. However, you can take the subway to South Gosforth, 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 subway from North Shields to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Central Station, Newcastle, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 10h 34m.

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