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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £40 - £150 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m and costs £65 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Dorset and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Dorset to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Dorchester Road Traffic Lights and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via South Station, London Victoria and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.

How far is it from Dorset to Belfast?

The distance between Dorset and Belfast is 404 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 18h 9m and costs £120 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Dorset to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dorset to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Dorset to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Dorset 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
best
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SOU - BHD
5h 41m
£68–234
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BRS - BFS
7h 30m
£45–146
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Staffordtrain
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chestertrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
18h 9m
£122–302
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Southampton Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Hamilton Square Stationbus 423 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
21h 1m
£73–181
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from South 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
21h 58m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BRS - BHD
7h 5m
£45–192
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
7h 21m
£92–335
Train, car ferry via Bristol
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
18h 18m
£97–282
Train, car ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chestertrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
19h 51m
£133–294
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dorset to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
10h 19m
£137–200

Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Dorset to Belfast.

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Distance: 401.2 mi
Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Dorset to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Kings Statue, walk to Weymouth, 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 vehicle from Dorset to Ulster University Belfast via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, Stafford, Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 18h 9m.

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