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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 an average ticket price of £53 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, while a flight costs an average of £195.
Distance: 517 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£195 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 39m Average total duration 15h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Belfast to London:
A coach is £142 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Belfast to London costing on average £195.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 39m.
You'll arrive about 8h 11m sooner (1h 39m by flight vs 9h 50m by car). Tickets start at around £195 compared to roughly £26 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to London from Belfast by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Belfast to London is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from London are Oxford, Brighton, Cambridge, Bath and Canterbury. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from London on Omio.
Oxford is known for its historic university, elegant colleges and long academic tradition. Its medieval streets, museums and riverside setting give the city a thoughtful but lively character.
Brighton is a lively seaside city known for its pebble beach, Victorian pier and the Royal Pavilion. Its bohemian lanes, independent shops and strong arts scene give it a relaxed but energetic character.
Cambridge is a historic university city on the River Cam, known for its colleges and punting. Its compact centre, museums and green spaces give it an academic yet lively feel.
Bath is known for its Roman Baths, graceful Georgian architecture and links to Jane Austen. Its compact centre feels elegant yet lively, with historic streets, independent shops and a long-standing spa culture.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
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.
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.
This is compared to other travel options from Belfast to London:
A coach is £142 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Belfast to London costing on average £195.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 39m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belfast and London as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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