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

The cheapest way to get from Sheffield to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £40 - £150 and takes 3h 53m.

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 36m.

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 £55 - £130.

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 1262+ 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 Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3h 38m
£44–170
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3h 53m
£42–144
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
12h 41m
£56–121
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road
2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
4. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
13h 53m
£119–432
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus StationUk010 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
15h 36m
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
4h 7m
£59–192
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
4h 27m
£44–167
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
4h 12m
£45–188
Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Long Eaton
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EMA - BHD
3h 51m
£52–207
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sheffield to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 13m
£91–138

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

14Weekly Services

12h 41mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest 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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