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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Northern Ireland is to bus and car ferry which costs £60 - £100 and takes 16h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Northern Ireland is to bus and fly which takes 3h 21m and costs £50 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham station to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from Broad Marsh Bus Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Nottingham and Northern Ireland is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Northern Ireland without a car is to train and ferry which takes 12h 18m and costs £120 - £210.

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

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

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

Nottingham to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

Nottingham to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Nottingham to Northern Ireland?

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Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Nottingham to Northern Ireland - 12 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Nottingham to Northern Ireland 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
£52–168
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 27m
£36–151
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 18m
£128–205
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
£61–148
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
15h 25m
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
£50–194
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
£48–187
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 55m
£48–178
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
5h 2m
£60–192
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
£68–124
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Donington Park to Hamilton Square Stationbus D3
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
16h 17m
£62–100
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
7h 37m
£101–144

Nottingham to Northern Ireland by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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13h 38mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 241.6 mi
Duration: 3h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Northern Ireland. 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 18m.

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