How to travel from Nottingham to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Nottingham and Belfast is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Nottingham to Belfast by train, ferry, 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 Belfast → Nottingham if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£170($200)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train to Crewe, ferry
Take the train to Crewe and then to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Belfast Central.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£90($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration11h 60m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£54($64)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Belfast by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 11h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £170 ($200).
The distance between Nottingham and Belfast is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (226 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Nottingham and Belfast by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £170 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Belfast is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Nottingham and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Nottingham and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Nottingham to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast. instead which will take 9h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Belfast is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around £110 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 3hrs | £170($200) | hourly | 475km (295 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 35m | £180($210) | hourly | 522km (324 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly | 3h 35m | £165($195) | hourly | 428km (266 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, Fly | 3h 50m | £145($170) | hourly | 432km (269 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, Fly | 4h 10m | £120($145) | hourly | 476km (296 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly | 4h 25m | £120($145) | hourly | 481km (299 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 60m | £74($88) | hourly | 569km (354 miles) |
Train to Crewe, ferry + 2 similar | 9h 40m | £90($105) | 4 times a day | 573km (356 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 9h 55m | £110($135) | 3 times a week | 427km (265 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 14h 20m | £140($165) | every 20 mins | 591km (367 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 11h 60m | £53($63) | 5 times a week | 757km (470 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 30m | £54($64) | every 4 hours | 552km (343 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nottingham and Belfast
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
Transport for Wales
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Aircoach
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
P&O Ferries
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