How to travel from Belfast to Sheffield, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Sheffield is around 363km (225 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Belfast to Sheffield by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Sheffield → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£150($175)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Sheffield.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Sheffield Meadowhall.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Sheffield United F.C..
- Duration7h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£49($58)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Sheffield
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Sheffield by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £49 ($58) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £150 ($175).
The distance between Belfast and Sheffield is around 363km (225 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 321km (200 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Belfast and Sheffield by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Sheffield is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £150 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Sheffield is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £49 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Sheffield. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Sheffield. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Sheffield. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Sheffield. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Sheffield. instead which will take 9h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Sheffield is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Sheffield
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 2h 45m | £150($175) | hourly | 363km (225 miles) |
| Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train | 2h 55m | £145($170) | hourly | 366km (227 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train | 3h 10m | £150($175) | hourly | 368km (228 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 3h 10m | £105($120) | hourly | 412km (256 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 20m | £175($210) | hourly | 508km (315 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), Train | 3h 35m | £110($130) | hourly | 416km (258 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 40m | £185($220) | hourly | 555km (345 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 9h 15m | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 364km (226 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 9h 35m | £160($190) | 6 times a week | 676km (420 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 20m | £51($60) | once daily | 700km (435 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 15m | £49($58) | every 4 hours | 507km (315 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Sheffield
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Sheffield
The following major airports near Sheffield offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Sheffield
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Sheffield