What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Downpatrick?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Downpatrick is to bus and car ferry which costs £40 - £95 and takes 14h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Downpatrick?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Downpatrick is to drive and car ferry which takes 8h and costs £95 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Downpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Newhall St and arriving at Church Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Adelaide Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Downpatrick?

The distance between Birmingham and Downpatrick is 292 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Downpatrick without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Downpatrick without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 57m and costs £100 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Downpatrick?

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Birmingham to Downpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Downpatrick bus from?

Birmingham to Downpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall St station.

Where does the Birmingham to Downpatrick bus arrive?

Birmingham to Downpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 334+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

Birmingham to Downpatrick - 12 ways to travel via train, plane

There are 12 ways to get from Birmingham to Downpatrick by plane, bus, train, ferry, car ferry, 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 Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
best
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Street
4h 23m
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hamilton Square Station423 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
14h 6m
£44–94
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
11h 57m
£105–215
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime StreetBirmingham New Street - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 42m
£49–125
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus StationUkn30 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
14h 26m
Fly Birmingham Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
2. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
4h 2m
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Street
5h 42m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
5h 10m
Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eaton
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EMA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
5h 11m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
5h 53m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Street
6h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birmingham to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Drive from Dublin Terminal 1 to Downpatrick
8h
£98–131

Birmingham to Downpatrick by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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13h 42mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Birmingham to Downpatrick.

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Distance: 290.4 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Downpatrick, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Downpatrick. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 21, then take the line 215 bus to Church Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Church Street via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, Belfast Grand Central, and Adelaide Street in around 11h 57m.

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