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 £55 - £160 and takes 5h 23m.

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 5h 2m and costs £60 - £200.

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 15h 44m.

How far is it from Retford to Belfast?

The distance between Retford and Belfast is 283 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 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 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 316+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 11 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 Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
5h 36m
£68–176
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
5h 23m
£56–160
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 15m
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
14h 32m
£61–169
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
15h 44m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
5h 2m
£62–191
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 4m
£63–182
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
£89–216
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 3m
£87–218
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
7h 8m
£62–171
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Retford to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
7h 4m
£72–136

Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Retford to Belfast.

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Distance: 281.1 mi
Duration: 5h 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 Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, take the bus to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, walk to Liverpool (LPL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. 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 15m.

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