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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Stansted is to fly and subway and train which costs £50 - £170 and takes 6h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Stansted is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs £65 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Stansted?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Stansted. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Labour-in-Vain Road via Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria, Bus Station and Barrack Row. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.

How far is it from Belfast to Stansted?

The distance between Belfast and Stansted is 367 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Stansted without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h 49m and costs £130 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Belfast to Stansted, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Stansted bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Stansted bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Stansted?

There are 16204+ hotels available in Stansted.

Belfast to Stansted - 13 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 223 bus

There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Stansted by plane, bus, ferry, train, car ferry, subway, 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 London City Airport, line 223 bus
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BHD - LCY
2. Take the bus from Barrack Row to Labour-in-Vain Roadbus
5h 14m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
7h 2m
£41–221
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
13h 49m
£135–539
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
14h 47m
£95–294
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 550 / ...
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
19h 38m
£68–122
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 London Charing Cross to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
5h 38m
£75–326
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 Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
5h 22m
£65–201
Fly Belfast International Airport to London Stansted Airport, subway, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane BFS - STN
2. Take the subway from Tottenham Hale to Victoria stationsubway
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 27m
£52–166
Fly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BFS - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 12m
£49–201
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 London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
6h 26m
£47–150
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BHD - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London Bridgetrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Borough Green & Wrothamtrain
5h 46m
£47–200
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 London Victoriabus Ukn31 / ...
20h 28m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Stanstedcar
9h 54m
£131–207

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

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14h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 365.1 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Stansted. 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 London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, take the train to Gravesend, walk to Barrack Row, then take the line 223 bus to Labour-in-Vain Road. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lanyon Place to Stansted via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, and Ebbsfleet International in around 13h 49m.

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