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Compare coach and flight for London to Belfast
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Belfast 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 £205.
Distance: 517 km
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Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£205 Average Price | £53 Average Price Cheapest | £134 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 15h 54m Average total duration 15h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 6m 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 London to Belfast:
A coach is £152 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Belfast costing on average £205.
Other travel options to Belfast take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 54m.
You'll arrive about 8h 27m sooner (1h 39m by flight vs 10h 6m by car). Tickets start at around £205 compared to roughly £134 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.
Travel optionsfrom London to Belfast
How to get to Belfast from London by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Belfast is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RK 12911:001h20London Stansted Airport12:20Belfast International Airport£691One-way0 changes
Cheapest
- RK 12911:001h20London Stansted Airport12:20Belfast International Airport£691One-way0 changes
Fastest
- U264513:401h15London Luton Airport14:55George Best Belfast City Airport£781One-way0 changes
Other options
- U26297:101h20London Luton Airport8:30Belfast International Airport£691One-way0 changes
- U2368:301h20London Stansted Airport9:50Belfast International Airport£711One-way0 changes
- U263111:001h20London Luton Airport12:20Belfast International Airport£711One-way0 changes
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Travelling from London to Belfast
Travelling to Northern Ireland's capital is easy, visitors can choose between buses, trains and flights. Buses and trains are a leisurely way to make the journey, but they are both far more time consuming than flying. With a flight time of a little over an hour, and services from every London airport, it's easily the most convenient option.
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Quick Guide to Belfast
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Must Know: | Belfast has an extensive public transport network meaning it's easy to get around for tourists. |
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Must See: | See the city by car with a Black Taxi Tour. |
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Must Do: | Visit St. George's Street market for great food. |
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Did you know? | Belfast has the world’s largest dry dock. |
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- Return journeys are also available for Belfast to London.
- More specific information about getting from London to Belfast by plane.
- Our Travel Guide to Belfast.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Belfast:
A coach is £152 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Belfast costing on average £205.
Other travel options to Belfast take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 54m.
- Around 31 flights per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Belfast as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in George Best Belfast City Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Belfast, Grand Central Station.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, Ryanair, BA Cityflyer, Aer Lingus to go to Belfast by flight.
- Travel with National Express to go to Belfast by coach.
- 23 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, Ryanair, BA Cityflyer, Aer Lingus.
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