What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to East Midlands?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to East Midlands is to fly and bus which costs £50 - £170 and takes 4h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to East Midlands?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to East Midlands is to fly and train which takes 4h 43m and costs £80 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and East Midlands?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to East Midlands. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Brampton Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Edinburgh, Bus Station and Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.

How far is it from Belfast to East Midlands?

The distance between Belfast and East Midlands is 298 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to East Midlands without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to East Midlands without a car is to car ferry and train via Crewe which takes 14h 15m and costs £85 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to East Midlands?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Belfast to East Midlands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to East Midlands bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to East Midlands bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near East Midlands?

There are 1910+ hotels available in East Midlands.

Belfast to East Midlands - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 14 ways to get from Belfast to East Midlands by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
4h 43m
£84–204
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to East Midlands Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BHD - EMA
2. Take the bus from Baxter Gate to Brooksby Collegebus
4h 52m
£53–163
Car ferry, train via Crewe
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain
14h 15m
£89–215
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
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 Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Crewetrain
5. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
6. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain
14h 52m
£226–576
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
16h 47m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
5h 8m
£73–174
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain
5h 47m
£93–219
Fly Belfast International Airport to East Midlands Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane BFS - EMA
2. Take the bus from Baxter Gate to Brooksby Collegebus
3. Take the taxi from Brooksby College to East Midlandstaxi
5h 12m
£85–153
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nuneatontrain
3. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain
6h 17m
£90–204
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Crewetrain
3. Take the train from Crewe to Nuneatontrain
4. Take the train from Nuneaton to Melton Mowbraytrain
6h 46m
£81–240
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 Granthamtrain
6h 46m
£82–184
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Melton Mowbraytrain
14h 16m
£106–223
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
4. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Nottinghamtrain
17h 3m
£101–145
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to East Midlandscar
8h
£101–338

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

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Distance: 296.1 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to East Midlands. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Birmingham Airport (BHX), walk to Birmingham International Airport, take the vehicle to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, walk to Birmingham International, take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Melton Mowbray, then take the taxi to East Midlands. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to East Midlands via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Liverpool, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Chester, Crewe, Nuneaton, and Melton Mowbray in around 14h 15m.

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