How to travel from Middlesbrough to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Middlesbrough and Belfast is around 311km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Middlesbrough to Belfast by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → Middlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration1h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£210($250)
Loganair
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Newcastle upon Tyne Eldon Square Bus Station then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration10h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£46($54)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration10hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£105($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6hrs
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£57($68)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Belfast by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £46 ($54) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £210 ($250).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Belfast is around 311km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 303km (188 miles)
It takes around 1h 40m to get from Middlesbrough and Belfast by plane.
The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Belfast is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £210 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Belfast is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £46 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Belfast. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Middlesbrough and Belfast. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 1h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Middlesbrough and Belfast. Flights depart from Durham (MME) and arrive at Belfast City (BHD). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Middlesbrough and Belfast with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
Loganair fly between Middlesbrough and Belfast. Flights depart from Durham (MME) and and arrive into Belfast City (BHD). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Middlesbrough to Belfast typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Durham (MME) and and arrive into Belfast City (BHD).
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) 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 Middlesbrough to Belfast. We recommend that you fly from Durham (MME) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 1h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Belfast is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £210 ($250).
Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 1h 40m | £210($250) | hourly | 311km (193 miles) |
| Train to Darlington, plane | 3h 10m | £115($135) | once daily | 416km (259 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, Fly | 3h 15m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 428km (266 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, Fly | 4h 10m | £135($155) | every 2 hours | 489km (304 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 45m | £84($100) | every 2 hours | 537km (333 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 20m | £46($54) | once daily | 558km (347 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 10hrs | £105($120) | 3 times a week | 492km (306 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 30m | £66($78) | every 20 mins | 568km (353 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, bus and ferry | 8h 45m | £69($82) | 5 times a week | 455km (283 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6hrs | £57($68) | every 4 hours | 403km (250 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Middlesbrough and Belfast
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Stagecoach West Scotland
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast