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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £40 - £170 and takes 4h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Belfast is to bus and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 33m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Belfast?

The distance between Nottingham and Belfast is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 7m and costs £120 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Nottingham to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Belfast bus from?

Nottingham to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Where does the Nottingham to Belfast bus arrive?

Nottingham to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1239+ hotels available in Belfast.

Nottingham to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Nottingham to Belfast by bus, plane, train, ferry, car ferry, 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.

Bus to East Midlands Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Building 100bus
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
3h 21m
£47–188
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
4h 21m
£40–161
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Bangor (Gwynedd)train
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
12h 7m
£124–210
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 38m
£54–148
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
14h 33m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 34m
£52–203
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 49m
£55–202
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
4h 16m
£51–227
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
6h 13m
£71–258
Train, car ferry via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Tamworth High Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 52m
£63–133
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
7h 50m
£100–147

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

14Weekly Services

13h 38mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Belfast.

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Distance: 241.6 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Building 100, walk to East-Midlands-Airport-EMA airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nottingham to Belfast Great Central via Crewe, Bangor (Gwynedd), Holyhead, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Connolly, and Dublin Connolly in around 12h 7m.

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