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

The cheapest way to get from London to Belfast is to bus and car ferry which costs £50 - £110 and takes 17h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Belfast is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between London and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Belfast. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 56m.

How far is it from London to Belfast?

The distance between London and Belfast is 333 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 13h 13m and costs £75 - £260.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from London to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Belfast bus from?

London to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where does the London to Belfast bus arrive?

London to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

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

Book your London to Belfast bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Belfast.

London to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from London to Belfast by plane, train, car ferry, 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.

Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LHR - BHD
3h 6m
£69–300
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LTN - BFS
3h 32m
£42–122
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime StreetLondon Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
13h 13m
£77–259
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from London Euston to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
13h 48m
£157–527
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus StationUkxn10 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
16h 56m
Fly London City Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LCY - BHD
3h 4m
£100–267
Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)STN - BFS
3h 46m
£49–134
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LGW - BHD
3h 22m
£67–179
Train to Luton Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkway
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LTN - BHD
3h 17m
£45–218
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamilton Square Station423 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
17h 26m
£53–110
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 35m
£130–195

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

14Weekly Services

13h 13mAverage Duration

£77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Belfast.

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Distance: 331.4 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

British Airways and Aer Lingus fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) every 4 hours.

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