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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Belfast is to train and car ferry which costs £50 - £120 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sheffield to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £40 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Sheffield and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Sheffield to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Castle Street/CG22 and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

How far is it from Sheffield to Belfast?

The distance between Sheffield and Belfast is 228 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sheffield to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 12h 41m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Sheffield to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sheffield to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Sheffield to Belfast bus arrive?

Sheffield to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1237+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Sheffield to Belfast by train, plane, car ferry, 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.

Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3h 38m
£42–169
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
4h 22m
£40–176
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
12h 41m
£51–116
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
14h 12m
£117–397
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
15h 28m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3h 53m
£46–168
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
4h 7m
£41–197
Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to East Midlands Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
4h
£53–240
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
4h 56m
£61–211
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sheffield to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
7h 15m
£91–133

Sheffield to Belfast by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

14Weekly Services

12h 41mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sheffield to Belfast.

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Distance: 226.2 mi
Duration: 3h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Sheffield to Belfast. However, you can 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 Sheffield to Castlecourt via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 12h 41m.

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