How to get to London from Belfast

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Travel Information from Belfast to London

distanceDistance321 miles
modeAvailable travel modesFlight or coach
priceTicket price range£52 - £54
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • £52 • 1 h 10 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • £52 • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or easyJet

Take a flight or coach to travel 321 miles from Belfast to London. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are National Express or easyJet among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or flight from Belfast to London.

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from Belfast to London

How to get to London from Belfast by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation
flight

The best way to travel from Belfast to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

easyJet
06:301h30
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
08:00London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£811One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
National Express
14:2016h00
Belfast, Europa BusCentre
06:20London, Victoria Coach Station
£541One-way
1 change
Fastest
easyJet
08:501h10
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
10:00London Luton Airport (LTN)
£991One-way
0 changes
Other options
easyJet
07:301h25
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
08:55London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£881One-way
0 changes
easyJet
15:551h10
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
17:05London Luton Airport (LTN)
£921One-way
0 changes
easyJet
14:251h25
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
15:50London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
£961One-way
0 changes

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General Information about the journey from Belfast to London

Flying to London takes under 1.5 hours and is by far the fastest method of travel. There are many different train routes available which take one of three ferries to various destinations in Britain and then on to London. Bus is the slowest method taking over 15 hours. All modes of transport depart from and arrive at one or two stations or airports.

Buses from Belfast to London

National Express runs around three buses per day from Belfast, departing from Europa Bus Centre. The journey, which includes a ferry crossing, takes between 15 and 18 hours. The buses terminate at either Victoria Coach Station or Sutton Train Station in London. Bus routes are direct or require one or twochanges.

Trains from Belfast to London

Trains depart from Belfast Port or Belfast Central. Taking the train to London involves several changes, including a ferry from Belfast or Dublin to a port in Scotland, England or Wales. Local trains can then connect to regional stations in Glasgow, Chester or Liverpool for the final leg to London. The entire journey can take 11 to 12 hours. Booking a ferry trip first and then arranging trains at either end may be preferable.

Flights from Belfast to London

Flying from Belfast to London takes around one hour 20 minutes. Direct flights are operated by British Airways, Aer Lingus and Flybe. All flights depart from Belfast City Airport and arrive at London Heathrow or London City Airport. Flights leave Belfast around 20 times per day between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

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All travel companies: All Airlines and Coach Companies from Belfast to London

National Express, Ryanair and easyJet will get you to London from Belfast at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the leading travel operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 travel a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express travel are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most travel are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Belfast - London travel: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

    EasyJet is a British multinational low-cost airline headquartered at London Luton Airport (LTN). It’s the largest UK-based carrier based on the number of passengers carried. EasyJet flies to over 150 destinations across Europe and North Africa, making it a popular budget airline for travellers. To keep fares as low as possible, easyJet tickets are non-refundable and no complimentary snacks are provided onboard. All fare types include allowance of one small personal bag, while additional fees apply for carry-on luggage and checked luggage.

      FAQs: Belfast to London

      FAQs: Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Belfast to London.
      FAQs

      There are 2 options to travel between Belfast and London including taking a flight or coach.

      The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and London is a flight with an average price of £52.

      This is compared to other travel options from Belfast to London:

      A flight is £1 less than a coach for this journey with tickets for a coach from Belfast to London costing on average £54.

      The fastest way from Belfast to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

      There are alternative travel options to London that take longer:

      Taking a coach requires on average 16 h 10 min of travel time.

      The Belfast to London distance is approximately 321 miles.

      The average frequency per day from Belfast to London is:

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Belfast and London as scheduled services by flight or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Belfast to London:

        • Most travellers who buy a coach ticket from Belfast to London depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to London, Victoria Coach Station.
        • Most travellers catch their flight from Belfast International Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Belfast to London:

        • You can travel to London from Belfast by coach with National Express. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £54 with National Express from Belfast to London.
        • You can take a flight from Belfast to London with easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2), Flybe or Aer Lingus. Cheap tickets can be found for £52 with easyJet from Belfast to London.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Belfast to London with the following travel companies:

        • You can travel directly by coach with.
        • You can book a direct flight with easyJet, British Airways or Cityflyer (British Airways 2).

        Direct services to London tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Belfast to London often extend their holiday and travel to other popular destinations like Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Belfast and London itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between London and any of these top destinations today!

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