How to get to York from Belfast

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Compare flight and coach for Belfast to York

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belfast to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £23, and a coach costs an average of £57.

Distance: 322 km

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£47

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£58

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13h 53m

Average total duration

13h 23m

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from Belfast to York

How to get to York from Belfast by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Belfast to York is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Emerald Airlines IrelandEI3676
14:401h10
George Best Belfast City Airport
15:50Leeds Bradford International Airport
£661One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

Ryanair UKRK 190
06:301h00
Belfast International Airport
07:30Manchester Airport
£191One-way
0 changes

Fastest

Ryanair UKRK 190
06:301h00
Belfast International Airport
07:30Manchester Airport
£191One-way
0 changes

Other options

Emerald Airlines IrelandEI3670
06:501h10
George Best Belfast City Airport
08:00Leeds Bradford International Airport
£731One-way
0 changes
Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8986
18:051h10
George Best Belfast City Airport
19:15Leeds Bradford International Airport
£1491One-way
0 changes
Emerald Airlines IrelandBA8872
14:401h10
George Best Belfast City Airport
15:50Leeds Bradford International Airport
£1491One-way
0 changes

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How to Travel from Belfast to York

The journey between Belfast and York should take roughly an hour by plane and can take over 9 hours as a train journey. York provides some beautiful architecture to enjoy and the National railway museum is highlight as well as York Minster, which is the largest medieval cathedral in Northern Europe.

Train: Trains between Belfast and York travel infrequently and can take over 9 hours to reach their final destination. Services, which are provided by CrossCountry, depart twice per day and requires three separate changes. The train departs from Belfast Port and travels to Cairnryan where there is a layover of about 30 minutes. From Cairnryan that route takes you to Ayr where travellers will make a change and travel to Glasgow Central. The final leg of the journey takes you from Glasgow Central to York Railway station.

Bus: There are no direct bus routes travelling from Belfast to York.

Flight: Flights depart regularly throughout the day, with roughly 2-3 hours between each departure time. Flight time is approximately 1 hour, most flights are direct and all flight are operated by Flybe. Travellers will depart from Belfast City airport (BHD) and arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA).

Travelling from Belfast to York: Travel Tips

  • What is the cheapest way to travel from Belfast to York? Travel by train is the cheapest way to travel between Belfast and York.
  • What is the fastest way to travel from Belfast to York? Travelling by plane is the fastest way to get between the two cities, with a difference of roughly 8 hours between flight and train journey times.

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FAQs: Belfast to York

Travel to York easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to York.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Belfast and York including taking a flight and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Belfast to York is a flight with an average price of £23.

This is compared to other travel options from Belfast to York:

A flight is £34 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Belfast to York costing on average £57.

The fastest way to travel from Belfast to York is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to York take longer:

Coach takes on average 19h 55m.

The Belfast to York distance is approximately 322 km.
The average frequency per day from Belfast to York is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 1 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belfast and York as scheduled services by flight and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Belfast to York:
  • Flights mostly depart from George Best Belfast City Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arrive in York, Rail Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Belfast to York, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to York by coach.
  • Travel with Aer Lingus, easyJet to go to York by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Belfast to York:
  • 8 direct flights per day with Aer Lingus, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Belfast to York often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Leeds, Whitby. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between York and these popular destinations at a great price.

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