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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Belfast is to bus and car ferry which costs £80 - £210 and takes 20h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 55m and costs £60 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.

How far is it from Poole to Belfast?

The distance between Poole and Belfast is 360 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry via London which takes 16h 42m and costs £140 - £320.

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

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Poole to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Belfast bus from?

Poole to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where does the Poole to Belfast bus arrive?

Poole to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1295+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Poole 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 Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SOU - BHD
3h 55m
£64–200
Train, car ferry via London
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
16h 42m
£145–314
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus B10
2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Chester Bus Interchangebus B7
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
20h 28m
£81–209
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
21h 45m
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane SOU - BFS
3h 55m
£74–239
Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
5h 13m
£82–343
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Poole 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 42m
£84–208
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
6h 5m
£102–273
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 36m
£153–268
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
10h 25m
£140–388

Poole to Belfast by train, subway, foot, car ferry, and bus

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16h 42mAverage Duration

£145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 358.3 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Poole 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 Poole to Ulster University Belfast via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 16h 42m.

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