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 £70 - £210 and takes 21h 29m.

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 £55 - £240.

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 22h 20m.

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 15h 30m and costs £150 - £340.

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?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Poole to Belfast by train, plane, car ferry, bus, car, or busferry

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
£58–238
Train, car ferry via London
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
15h 30m
£153–338
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
21h 29m
£71–210
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
10h 23m
£115–196
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Wokingtrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
5h 6m
£94–363
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
£78–197
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 39m
£91–217
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LGW - BHD
5h 57m
£93–278
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
17h 30m
£157–314
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
22h 20m

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

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15h 30mAverage Duration

£153Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Poole to Belfast.

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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, Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 15h 30m.

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