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 £50 - £180 and takes 4h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Belfast is to fly which takes 3h 15m 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 21m.

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 2m and costs £100 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m 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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nottingham to Belfast?

Book your Nottingham to Belfast bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1264+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

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

Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EMA - BHD
3h 15m
£47–188
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
12h 2m
£105–185
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime StreetNorwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 38m
£67–153
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchange
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
14h 21m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
4h 21m
£50–160
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4h 34m
£53–204
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
4h 49m
£51–178
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
4h 16m
£55–226
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
5h 17m
£69–248
Train, car ferry via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Tamworth High Level
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 52m
£72–139
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 48m
£100–152

Nottingham to Belfast by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

12h 2mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Belfast.

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Distance: 241.7 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Nottingham, 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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