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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £75 - £210 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 37m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via London Victoria and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 52m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Belfast?

The distance between Bournemouth and Belfast is 355 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 16h 6m and costs £140 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Bournemouth to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Belfast bus from?

Bournemouth to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Belfast bus arrive?

Bournemouth to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

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

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Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1301+ hotels available in Belfast.

Bournemouth to Belfast - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Bournemouth to Belfast 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 Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SOU - BHD
3h 37m
£57–213
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
16h 6m
£143–284
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
19h 52m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 541 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
4. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
20h 1m
£98–191
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
4h 51m
£92–338
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane SOU - BFS
3h 37m
£77–202
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LGW - BHD
5h 15m
£98–251
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
6h 19m
£89–202
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
10h 17m
£116–197

Bournemouth to Belfast by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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16h 6mAverage Duration

£143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.6 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Bournemouth to Belfast. 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 Bournemouth to Ulster University Belfast via Birmingham New Street, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central Loop Line, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 16h 6m.

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