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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Northern Ireland is to train and fly which costs £45 - £250 and takes 3h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Northern Ireland is to train and fly which takes 3h 25m and costs £45 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Frimley station, Heathrow Terminal 5 and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 25m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Basingstoke and Northern Ireland is 349 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Northern Ireland without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 15h 5m and costs £95 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Basingstoke to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

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

Basingstoke to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Heathrow Terminal 5 station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 137+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Basingstoke to Northern Ireland - 12 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 12 ways to get from Basingstoke to Northern Ireland by train, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Southampton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)SOU - BHD
3h 25m
£49–242
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
15h 5m
£98–356
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
18h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 30m
£133–310
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LHR - BHD
4h 2m
£79–339
Train to London City Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LCY - BHD
4h 14m
£128–353
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LGW - BHD
3h 57m
£76–224
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LGW - BFS
4h 18m
£72–203
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
4h 42m
£86–339
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LTN - BFS
4h 59m
£76–194
Train, bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to City Of Derry Airport
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Woking
2. Take the bus from Woking Railway Station Southside to Heathrow Terminal 5
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to City Of Derry Airport (LDY)LHR - LDY
5h 1m
Train, car ferry via Chester
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chester
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
16h 28m
£113–366

Basingstoke to Northern Ireland by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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15h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 347 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Basingstoke to Northern Ireland. However, you can take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway, walk to Southampton Airport (SOU) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basingstoke to Castlecourt via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 15h 5m.

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