How to get to London from Belfast

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Compare coach and flight for Belfast to London

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Belfast to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £28.

Distance: 517 km

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Coach

£117

Average Price

£55

Average Price

Cheapest

4h 24m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 24m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

15h 13m

Average total duration

14h 43m

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30m

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easyJet

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National Express

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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.

easyJetU2630
08:501h10
Belfast International Airport
10:00London Luton Airport
£551One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

Ryanair UKRK 130
18:001h20
Belfast International Airport
19:20London Stansted Airport
£391One-way
0 changes

Fastest

easyJetU2630
08:501h10
Belfast International Airport
10:00London Luton Airport
£551One-way
0 changes

Other options

easyJetU2632
12:451h10
Belfast International Airport
13:55London Luton Airport
£551One-way
0 changes
easyJetU2644
16:301h10
George Best Belfast City Airport
17:40London Luton Airport
£551One-way
0 changes
easyJetU245
18:301h15
Belfast International Airport
19:45London Stansted Airport
£551One-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.

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FAQs: Belfast to London

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 coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to London from Belfast is by taking a flight, which costs on average £19.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Belfast to London:

A flight is £35 less than a coach with an average ticket price of £53 from Belfast to London.

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 of travel time.

London is approximately 321 miles away from Belfast.

The average frequency per day from Belfast to London is:

  • 1 coach per day.
  • 23 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to London from Belfast as scheduled services by coach or flight 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 board their plane from Belfast International Airport and arrive in London Gatwick Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Belfast to London:

  • Travel with National Express for coaches to London. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Belfast to London tickets on Omio for £53.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) or Ryanair to go to London by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Ryanair Belfast to London tickets on Omio for £19.

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

  • Direct flight available with easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) or Ryanair 23 direct flights per day.

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

Omio customers who travel from Belfast to London often also extend their holiday to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Manchester, Amsterdam or Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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