What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Durham?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Durham is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £26 - £45 and takes 12h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Durham?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Durham is to fly and train which takes 3h 32m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Durham?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bus Station Stand C via Buchanan Bus Station and Newcastle Newgate Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Durham?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Durham is 223 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Durham without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Durham without a car is to car ferry and Bus and train which takes 10h 27m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Durham?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Northern Ireland to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Durham bus from?

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

Where does the Northern Ireland to Durham bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1880+ hotels available in Durham.

Northern Ireland to Durham - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 9 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Durham by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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 32m
£47–121
Bus and ferry, bus via Edinburgh
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus 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 John Dobson Streetbus
12h 44m
£24–39
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
4. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Durhamtrain
10h 27m
£78–167
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
£152–457
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 Newcastle Coach Stationbus 180 / ...
12h 41m
£26–43
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 57m
£65–204
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 9m
£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 50m
£84–186
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Durhamcar
5h 42m
£71–288

Northern Ireland to Durham by busferry, bus, and foot

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12h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 221.7 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland 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 bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Durham via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Queen Street, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 10h 27m.

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