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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Poole is to car ferry and bus which costs £70 - £170 and takes 19h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Poole is to fly and train which takes 4h 6m and costs £55 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 42m.

How far is it from Belfast to Poole?

The distance between Belfast and Poole is 359 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Poole without a car is to ferry and train which takes 15h 34m and costs £120 - £600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Belfast to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Poole bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Poole bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Poole?

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Where can I stay near Poole?

There are 2192+ hotels available in Poole.

Belfast to Poole - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Poole by plane, train, ferry, 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 Pooletrain
4h 6m
£56–238
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 Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
6h 7m
£53–273
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
4. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
15h 34m
£126–573
Car ferry, train via London
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
16h 7m
£121–503
Car ferry, bus
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 Bournemouth Stationbus 160
19h 53m
£73–169
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 Pooletrain
5h 32m
£82–322
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHD - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Pooletrain
5h 38m
£89–245
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 Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain
6h 47m
£58–233
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain
6h 23m
£72–211
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Staffordtrain
3. Take the train from Stafford to Bournemouthtrain
17h 12m
£145–367
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 Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
20h 42m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Poolecar
10h 29m
£131–212

Belfast to Poole by bus, car ferry, foot, train, and subway

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16h 7mAverage Duration

£121Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Poole.

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Distance: 357.1 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Poole. 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, then take the train to Poole. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanyon Place to Poole via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, London Euston, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 15h 34m.

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