How to travel from York to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between York and Belfast is around 347km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from York to Belfast by train, bus, ferry, 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 → York if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 15m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£120($140)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Hull Interchange then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£48($57)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration6h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£41($49)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between York and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from York to Belfast by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £120 ($140).
The distance between York and Belfast is around 347km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (200 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from York and Belfast by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from York to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £120 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between York and Belfast is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between York and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between York and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from York to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 15m.
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 York to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh and then to Glasgow Queen Street then take the bus to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast. instead which will take 8h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from York to Belfast is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around £70 ($83).
Compare travel optionsbetween York and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 2h 15m | £120($140) | hourly | 347km (216 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, Fly | 2h 55m | £105($125) | hourly | 396km (246 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, Fly | 3h 15m | £145($175) | hourly | 407km (253 miles) |
| Train to Newcastle, Fly | 3h 15m | £130($155) | 5 times a day | 463km (288 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, Fly | 3h 45m | £100($120) | hourly | 455km (283 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Oxford Road, plane | 4h 15m | £110($135) | hourly | 458km (285 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 40m | £52($62) | hourly | 519km (322 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 9h 25m | £90($110) | 3 times a week | 398km (247 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 8h 15m | £70($83) | every 20 mins | 620km (385 miles) |
| Train to Edinburgh, bus and ferry | 8h 35m | £59($70) | once daily | 620km (385 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 13h 50m | £120($140) | every 20 mins | 562km (349 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 10h 55m | £48($57) | twice a week | 713km (443 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 6h 25m | £41($49) | every 4 hours | 438km (272 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between York and Belfast
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Dodds of Troon
East Yorkshire
Aircoach
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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