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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Belfast to York among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 322 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£57 Average Price Cheapest | £64 Average Price | £2 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 17m Average total duration 13h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Belfast to York, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Belfast to York:
A coach is £8 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Belfast to York costing on average £64.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Coach takes on average 14h 17m.
Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £2 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£54. The journey takes 13h 47m versus 7h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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The most popular day trips by train from York are Leeds, Harrogate, Scarborough, Whitby and Kingston upon Hull. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from York on Omio.
Leeds is a major West Yorkshire city known for Victorian arcades, shopping and a lively music scene. Its industrial heritage, regenerated waterfront and large student population give it an energetic but down-to-earth character.
Harrogate is a Yorkshire spa town known for its gardens, Turkish Baths and classic tea rooms. Elegant streets and easy access to nearby countryside give it a calm, polished character.
Scarborough is a traditional Yorkshire seaside town known for its sandy bays and Victorian character. Scarborough Castle, cliff-top views and a lively seafront give it a classic British holiday feel.
Whitby is a Yorkshire seaside town known for its harbour, abbey ruins and links to Dracula. Its old streets, fishing heritage and North Sea setting give it a sturdy, historic character.
Kingston upon Hull is a historic Yorkshire port known for its maritime heritage and The Deep aquarium. The old town, waterfront renewal and links to Philip Larkin give the city a grounded cultural character.
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).
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Belfast to York:
A coach is £8 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Belfast to York costing on average £64.
Other travel options to York take longer:
Coach takes on average 14h 17m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belfast and York as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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