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

The cheapest way to get from Ilkeston to Belfast is to fly which costs £45 - £170 and takes 3h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ilkeston to Belfast is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs £45 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Ilkeston and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Ilkeston to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Mount Street, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.

How far is it from Ilkeston to Belfast?

The distance between Ilkeston and Belfast is 251 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ilkeston to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 14h 57m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Ilkeston to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ilkeston to Belfast bus from?

Ilkeston to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Ilkeston to Belfast bus arrive?

Ilkeston to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1292+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

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

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Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
3h 36m
£49–161
Fly East Midlands Airport to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EMA - BFS
3h 51m
£36–150
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
14h 57m
£84–180
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 240 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
16h 44m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ilkeston to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
7h 53m
£98–327
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
5h 11m
£71–216
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
5h 21m
£68–160
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
5h 59m
£75–191
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Stoke-on-Trenttrain
2. Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
6h 19m
£70–190

Ilkeston to Belfast by bus, train, foot, and car ferry

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14h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 249.4 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

Aer Lingus flies from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) once daily.

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