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 £45 - £170 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 23m and costs £60 - £220.

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, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.

How far is it from Retford to Belfast?

The distance between Retford and Belfast is 240 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 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m 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 Shudehill Interchange station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1202+ 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 to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
4h 23m
£63–213
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
4h 56m
£46–168
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Retford to Stirling
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus StationM8 / ...
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
12h 27m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool Lime StreetCleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 48m
£56–155
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 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
16h 45m
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4h 39m
£53–199
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
5h 15m
£53–236
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
5h 15m
£71–273
Train, train to East Midlands Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkway
3. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EMA - BHD
5h 30m
£64–230
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Retford to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 2m
£97–257

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 238.5 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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 Doncaster, take the train to Leeds, walk to Station B, take the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport, walk to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 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 Nelson Street Bus Lane via Stirling, Bus Station, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 12h 27m.

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