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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £50 - £240 and takes 3h 55m.

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 £50 - £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 Terminal 5 and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 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 16h 40m and costs £110 - £360.

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 Terminal 5 station.

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

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Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Belfast.

Poole to Belfast - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 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 Parkway
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)SOU - BHD
3h 55m
£51–235
Train, car ferry via London
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
16h 40m
£114–355
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Terminal 5035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Buchanan Bus Station802
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
19h 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Poole to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
10h 20m
£141–321
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Woking
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LHR - BHD
5h 7m
£83–347
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Clapham Junction
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LGW - BHD
5h 26m
£89–257
Train, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Central
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meads
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
6h 29m
£73–253
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 34m
£138–381
Train, car ferry #2
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham International
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Chester
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
19h 8m
£92–471

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

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16h 40mAverage Duration

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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 Nelson Street Bus Lane via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 16h 40m.

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