What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Derby?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Derby is to fly and train which costs £30 - £130 and takes 4h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Derby?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Derby is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs £45 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Derby?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Bus Station via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Leeds City Bus & Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 42m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Derby?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Derby is 240 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Derby without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Derby without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 19m and costs £100 - £200.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Derby?

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Northern Ireland to Derby, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Derby bus from?

Northern Ireland to Derby bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Derby bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Derby bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Derby?

There are 2126+ hotels available in Derby.

Northern Ireland to Derby - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Derby by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, 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.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to East Midlands Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BHD - EMA
3h 6m
£49–166
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
4h 5m
£34–129
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain
4. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
12h 19m
£106–191
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Tamworthtrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
12h 53m
£75–128
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 133 / ...
14h 42m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
3h 45m
£44–164
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
4h 12m
£42–193
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain
4h 42m
£43–178
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
5h 5m
£58–171
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
5h 40m
£55–161
Car ferry, train via Crewe
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Derbytrain
12h 55m
£64–121
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Derbycar
7h 48m
£100–142

Northern Ireland to Derby by train, foot, tram, and ferry

26Weekly Services

12h 19mAverage Duration

£106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Derby.

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Distance: 238.8 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Derby, England?

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

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