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

The cheapest way to get from York to Belfast is to train and car ferry which costs £55 - £140 and takes 12h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between York and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from York to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Blossom Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.

How far is it from York to Belfast?

The distance between York and Belfast is 254 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 12h 46m and costs £55 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from York to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Belfast bus from?

York to Belfast bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, depart from Blossom Street station.

Where does the York to Belfast bus arrive?

York to Belfast bus services, operated by Yorkshire Coastliner, arrive at Leeds Bus Station Entrance.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1237+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 11 ways to get from York 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 York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 30m
£55–185
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
3h 56m
£46–138
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Newcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
12h 46m
£57–137
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle 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
13h 6m
£105–376
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Blossom Street to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. 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 York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 45m
£59–184
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from York to Harrogatetrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
4h 39m
£58–195
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
5h 28m
£53–175
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
5h 13m
£54–196
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrancebus 843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
16h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from York to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 25m
£85–125

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

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12h 46mAverage Duration

£57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 252.9 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from York to Belfast. However, you can 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 York to Castlecourt via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 12h 46m.

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