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

The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Belfast is to line 68 bus and bus which costs £20 - £140 and takes 4h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newcastle to Belfast is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Newcastle and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Newcastle to Belfast station. However, there are services departing from Peamount Rd and arriving at Grand Central Station Stand 11 via Red Cow Luas and Dublin Airport T1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Newcastle and Belfast?

No, there is no direct train from Newcastle to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Hazelhatch and arriving at Belfast Grand Central via Dublin Connolly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.

How far is it from Newcastle to Belfast?

The distance between Newcastle and Belfast is 119 miles. The road distance is 107.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newcastle to Belfast without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs £22 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Newcastle to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Belfast bus from?

Newcastle to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Dublin Airport T1 station.

Where do I catch the Newcastle to Belfast train from?

Newcastle to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Hazelhatch station.

Train or bus from Newcastle to Belfast?

The best way to get from Newcastle to Belfast is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs £22 - £130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £21 - £35 and takes 3h 32m.

Where does the Newcastle to Belfast bus arrive?

Newcastle to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.

Where does the Newcastle to Belfast train arrive?

Newcastle to Belfast train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Dublin Connolly station.

Can I drive from Newcastle to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Newcastle to Belfast is 107 miles. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Newcastle to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Belfast.

Newcastle to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 68 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Belfast by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
3h 29m
£22–127
Line 68 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Peamount Rd to Poolbeg Streetbus 68
2. Take the bus from Custom Hse Quay to Grand Central Stationbus 785
4h 35m
£20–132
Train
1. Take the train from Hazelhatch to Dublin Connollytrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
3h 32m
£21–31
Drive 106.6 mi
1. Drive from Newcastle to Belfastcar 106.6 mi
2h 4m
£26–38

Newcastle to Belfast by bus

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Distance: 118.8 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Newcastle, IE-D, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11 hourly, and the journey takes 2h 15m. Dublin Express also services this route hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Peamount Rd to Belfast Grand Central via Hazelhatch Station, Hazelhatch, and Dublin Connolly in around 3h 32m.

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