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 - £110 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 49m and costs £55 - £200.

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 Low Ousegate and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

How far is it from York to Belfast?

The distance between York and Belfast is 218 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 ferry which takes 12h 3m and costs £110 - £450.

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

It takes approximately 3h 49m 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 Low Ousegate 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 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 11 ways to get from York to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, car 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 Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from York to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
3h 49m
£58–197
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
4h 45m
£54–159
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Street
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
12h 3m
£119–443
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from York to Liverpool Lime StreetNewcastle - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
12h 46m
£59–110
Steam train, train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from York to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
4. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
15h 17m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4h 30m
£56–185
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
5h 33m
£56–175
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from York to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LBA - BFS
3h 53m
£74–186
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
5h 18m
£57–196
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Low Ousegate to Leeds Bus Station Entrance843 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
15h 44m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from York to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 24m
£85–130

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

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12h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 217 mi
Duration: 3h 49m

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 Leeds, walk to Station B, take the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport, walk to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 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 Lanyon Place via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, Kilmarnock, Stranraer, Cairnryan, Larne, and Larne Harbour in around 12h 3m.

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