What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Dorset is to fly and train which costs £50 - £150 and takes 8h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Dorset is to fly and train which takes 6h 46m and costs £65 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Buchanan Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 28m.

How far is it from Belfast to Dorset?

The distance between Belfast and Dorset is 403 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Dorset without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 16h 28m and costs £150 - £600.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Dorset?

It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Belfast to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Dorset bus from?

Belfast to Dorset bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Dorset bus arrive?

Belfast to Dorset bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2221+ hotels available in Dorset.

Belfast to Dorset - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Dorset by plane, train, 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.

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Weymouthtrain
6h 46m
£68–224
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
7h 52m
£51–192
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
5. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
16h 28m
£150–601
Car ferry, train via Bristol
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
18h 43m
£106–275
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Hamilton Square Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 423 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
4. Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain
22h 7m
£124–234
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Weymouthtrain
8h 22m
£52–147
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Weymouthtrain
8h 12m
£82–322
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Wolverhamptontrain
3. Take the train from Wolverhampton to Bournemouthtrain
4. Take the train from Bournemouth to Weymouthtrain
18h 55m
£108–468
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 Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
23h 28m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Dorsetcar
10h 27m
£131–207

Belfast to Dorset by bus, car ferry, taxi, train, and foot

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18h 43mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Dorset.

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Distance: 400.4 mi
Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Dorset, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Dorset. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), walk to Southampton Airport Parkway, take the train to Weymouth, walk to Kings Statue, then take the bus to Blue Vinny. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanyon Place to Dorset via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 16h 28m.

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