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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Belfast is to subway and train and fly which costs £45 - £200 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Belfast is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Belfast?

The distance between Sunderland and Belfast is 221 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Belfast without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry which takes 11h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Sunderland to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Belfast bus from?

Sunderland to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where does the Sunderland to Belfast bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Sunderland to Belfast?

Book your Sunderland to Belfast bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Belfast.

Sunderland to Belfast - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Sunderland to Belfast by plane, train, bus, car ferry, ferry, busferry, subway, 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.

Fly Newcastle to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
3h 36m
£46–156
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
11h 18m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
11h 29m
£96–392
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 41m
Subway, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the subway from Sunderland to Central Station
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
5h 26m
£47–195
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
5h 11m
£56–256
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Buchanan Bus StationUkn10 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry via Newcastle Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Station180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 34m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sunderland to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5h 46m
£74–224

Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

18Weekly Planes

56 minAverage Duration

£34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 219.3 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

easyJet flies from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 3 times a day.

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