How to travel from Belfast to Durham, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Durham is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 50m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Belfast to Durham by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Durham → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Durham (MME).
- Duration1h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£240($285)
Loganair
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Durham University Palatine Centre.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£41($49)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Durham.
- Duration8h 5m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost£175($205)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Durham (Land).
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£49($58)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Durham
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Durham by plane, ferry, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £240 ($285).
The distance between Belfast and Durham is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Belfast and Durham by plane.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Durham is to fly which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £240 ($285).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Durham is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Durham. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Durham. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 1h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Belfast and Durham. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and arrive at Durham (MME). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Belfast and Durham with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
Loganair fly between Belfast and Durham. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Durham (MME). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Belfast to Durham typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Durham (MME).
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Durham. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Durham (MME). instead which will take 1h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Durham is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £240 ($285).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Durham
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 1h 50m | £240($285) | hourly | 327km (203 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 10hrs | £41($49) | 5 times a week | 537km (333 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus | 10h 10m | £30($36) | twice a week | 518km (322 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 5m | £175($205) | 4 times a week | 541km (336 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 7h 45m | £115($135) | every 20 mins | 535km (332 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 50m | £49($58) | every 4 hours | 358km (222 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Durham
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
LNER
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd
Airlines
Loganair
Airports near Durham
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 27km (17 miles) from Durham
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 41km (26 miles) from Durham
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Durham