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How to get to Belfast from London

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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 prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £29.

Distance: 517 km

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Coach

£138

Average Price

£55

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Cheapest

4h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 22m

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3h 0m

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17h 3m

Average total duration

16h 33m

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from London to Belfast

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

easyJetU2631
11:201h15
London Luton Airport
12:35Belfast International Airport
£761One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

easyJetU2629
07:001h20
London Luton Airport
08:20Belfast International Airport
£681One-way
0 changes

Fastest

easyJetU2631
11:201h15
London Luton Airport
12:35Belfast International Airport
£761One-way
0 changes

Other options

easyJetU2641
15:001h15
London Luton Airport
16:15George Best Belfast City Airport
£741One-way
0 changes
easyJetU2823
08:351h30
London Gatwick Airport
10:05Belfast International Airport
£871One-way
0 changes
easyJetU2837
06:101h30
London Gatwick Airport
07:40Belfast International Airport
£871One-way
0 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

Must Know: Belfast has an extensive public transport network meaning it's easy to get around for tourists.
Must See: See the city by car with a Black Taxi Tour.
Must Do: Visit St. George's Street market for great food.
Did you know? Belfast has the world’s largest dry dock.

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FAQs: London to Belfast

Travel to Belfast 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 London to Belfast.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from London to Belfast: coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from London to Belfast is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of £20 compared to other travel options to Belfast:

A flight is £32 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from London to Belfast costing on average £52.

The quickest way to travel from London to Belfast is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 15 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Coach takes on average 19 h.

You should expect to travel around 321 miles from London to Belfast.

The average frequency per day from London to Belfast is:

  • 1 coach per day.
  • 24 flights a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between London and 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 for travellers from London to Belfast:

  • Flights from London to Belfast most often leave from London Gatwick Airport and arrive in Belfast International Airport.

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

  • You can travel by coach from London to Belfast with National Express, and you can find National Express London to Belfast tickets for £52 on Omio.
  • You can take a flight from London to Belfast with easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) or Ryanair. Cheap tickets can be found for £20 with Ryanair from London to Belfast.

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

  • Direct flights with easyJet, British Airways, Cityflyer (British Airways 2) or Ryanair with 24 direct flights per day.

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

Your journey from London to Belfast doesn't have to end in Belfast. Many of our customers like to extend their holidays to explore other popular destinations like Dublin, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Londonderry. If you’d like to add Dublin, Glasgow, Edinburgh or Londonderry to your London to Belfast trip, check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel to any of these top destinations from Belfast today!

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