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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Belfast is to fly which costs £35 - £140 and takes 8h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Belfast is to fly which takes 7h 48m and costs £50 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdica Bus Station and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Praha, ÚAN Florenc, Newhall St and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 7h.

How far is it from Sofia to Belfast?

The distance between Sofia and Belfast is 1601 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Belfast without a car is to train and night train and bus and car ferry which takes 42h 31m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 58m to get from Sofia to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Belfast bus from?

Sofia to Belfast bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, depart from Sofia Serdica Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Belfast bus arrive?

Sofia to Belfast bus services, operated by Racic Eurobus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Belfast?

Belfast is 2h behind Sofia. It is currently 3:26 AM in Sofia and 1:26 AM in Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1246+ hotels available in Belfast.

Sofia to Belfast - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Belfast by plane, train, night train, bus, car ferry, 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.

Fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane SOF - BFS
8h 58m
£38–132
Train, night train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain
2. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharestnighttrain
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Obor to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
42h 31m
£74–120
Fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane SOF - BHD
7h 48m
£53–203
Fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane SOF - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
8h 35m
£53–158
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Birminghambus
3. Take the bus from Newhall St to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
2d 7h
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Rotterdam Conradstraatbus
2. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to London Victoriabus 814
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Hamilton Square Stationbus 423 / ...
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2d 17h
£157–278
Train, bus and ferry, car ferry
1. Take the train from Sofia to Vidintrain
2. Take the train from Vidin to Craiovatrain
3. Take the busferry from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Liverpool Elmway closebusferry
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
2d 20h
£134–264

Sofia to Belfast by bus, foot, and car ferry

2Weekly Services

2d 17hAverage Duration

£157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,591.9 mi
Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Ryanair, Ryanair UK, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) once daily.

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