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How to get fromNewcastle upon Tyne to Ulsterby plane, train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or busferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ulster by plane, train, bus, ferry, car, car ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly Newcastle to Belfast International Airport, train, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane NCL - BFS
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dundalk Stn to Carrickmacrossbus bus
    6h 14m
    €72–174

  2. Fly Newcastle to Dublin Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NCL - DUB
    2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus bus
    5h 44m
    €44–147

  3. Train, bus, ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Terminusbus bus 926
    4. Take the ferry from Campbeltown to Ballycastleferry ferry
    5. Drive from Ballycastle to Letterkennycar car
    12h 1m
    €196–333

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Newcastle upon Tyne to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar car
    6h 58m
    €99–365

  5. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    7h 33m
    €115–267

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    7h 22m
    €119–285

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane EDI - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus bus
    7h 7m
    €98–280

  8. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane LBA - DUB
    3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus bus
    7h 38m
    €83–216

  9. Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LBA - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain train
    8h 8m
    €116–281

  10. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 180 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    14h 49m

  11. Bus, bus and ferry via John Dobson Street

    1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus bus 212 / ...
    15h 4m

  12. Train, Bus, bus and ferry, drive

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus bus 923
    4. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    5. Take the bus from Pottinger's Entry High Street to Giants Causewaybus bus 221
    6. Drive from Giants Causeway to Movillecar car
    7. Take the bus from Moville to ATU Letterkennybus bus 953 / ...
    15h 34m

  13. Train, bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    4. Take the bus from Europa Bus Centre to The Gresham Hotelbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Parnell Square Nth to Letterkenny Busbus bus 932
    17h 26m

Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket€33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ulster.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 450.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

What companies run services between Newcastle upon Tyne, England and Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Newcastle upon Tyne to Ulster. However, you can take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Station Stand 10, walk to Belfast Grand Central, take the train to Dundalk, walk to Dundalk Stn, then take the bus to Carrickmacross. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newcastle to Letterkenny via Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Terminus, Campbeltown, and Ballycastle in around 12h 1m.

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