What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Durham is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £20 - £30 and takes 12h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Durham is to fly and train which takes 3h 27m and costs £45 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bus Station Stand H via Buchanan Bus Station and Eldon Square Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Belfast to Durham?

The distance between Belfast and Durham is 223 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Durham without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 9h 43m and costs £55 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Durham?

It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Belfast to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Durham bus from?

Belfast to Durham bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Durham bus arrive?

Belfast to Durham bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Durham?

Book your Belfast to Durham bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1837+ hotels available in Durham.

Belfast to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Durham by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Durhamtrain
3h 27m
£47–136
Bus and ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to John Dobson Streetbus Ukn10 / ...
12h 21m
£20–29
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
9h 43m
£56–123
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
10h 28m
£91–192
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
6. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
11h 15m
£154–457
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain
4h 51m
£66–194
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
5h 8m
£86–202
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle
13h 22m
£84–186
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Durhamcar
5h 42m
£71–288

Belfast to Durham by busferry, foot, and train

21Weekly Services

9h 43mAverage Duration

£56Cheapest Price

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Distance: 221.7 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Durham, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Durham. However, you can take the bus to Belfast International Airport, walk to Belfast International Airport (BFS) airport, fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, then take the train to Durham. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Durham via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 9h 43m.

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