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 £65 - £180 and takes 7h 19m.

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 4h 35m and costs £85 - £290.

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 22h.

How far is it from Dorset to Belfast?

The distance between Dorset and Belfast is 382 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 24m and costs £160 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m 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 1262+ 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
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1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Southampton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)SOU - BHD
4h 35m
£86–290
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
6h 59m
£61–211
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
18h 24m
£160–400
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from South Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
22h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dorset to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
10h 15m
£138–207
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
7h 19m
£65–175
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LGW - BHD
6h 1m
£132–318
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LHR - BHD
7h 16m
£88–343
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
7h 18m
£182–514
Train, car ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from Weymouth to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chester
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
19h 51m
£122–226

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: 380.2 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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 taxi to Moreton (Dorset), 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 Castlecourt via Moreton (Dorset), Bournemouth, Stafford, Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 18h 24m.

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