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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £40 - £160 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 4h 36m and costs £45 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Belfast. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.

How far is it from Retford to Belfast?

The distance between Retford and Belfast is 251 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and car ferry which takes 12h 13m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Retford to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Belfast bus from?

Retford to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Retford to Belfast bus arrive?

Retford 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.

Retford to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Retford to Belfast by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 36m
£46–177
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 56m
£41–151
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Retford to Haymarkettrain
2. Take the bus from Haymarket 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
12h 13m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 47m
£58–133
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk010 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
17h 44m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
5h 16m
£49–194
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
5h 17m
£70–222
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
5h 12m
£57–182
Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Long Eatontrain
3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
5h 10m
£58–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Retford to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
7h 4m
£95–135

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Retford to Belfast.

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 4h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Retford to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Sheffield, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Retford to Ulster University Belfast via Haymarket, Haymarket Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 12h 13m.

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