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 £53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £53, and a flight costs an average of £22.

Distance: 517 km

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Coach

£82

Average Price

£55

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6h 34m

Average total duration

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3h 34m

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15h 46m

Average total duration

15h 16m

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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.

  • Ryanair UKRK 131
    22:001h20
    London Stansted Airport
    23:20Belfast International Airport
    £221One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • Ryanair UKRK 131
    22:001h20
    London Stansted Airport
    23:20Belfast International Airport
    £221One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • easyJetU2625
    11:051h15
    London Luton Airport
    12:20George Best Belfast City Airport
    £671One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • easyJetU2803
    8:251h25
    London Gatwick Airport
    9:50George Best Belfast City Airport
    £651One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU2823
    6:101h30
    London Gatwick Airport
    7:40Belfast International Airport
    £651One-way
    0 changes
  • easyJetU2820
    8:251h30
    London Gatwick Airport
    9:55Belfast International Airport
    £651One-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 options to travel between London and Belfast including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Belfast is a coach with an average price of £55.

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

A coach is £26 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Belfast costing on average £82.

The fastest way to travel from London to Belfast is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 34m.

Other travel options to Belfast take longer:

Coach takes on average 15h 16m.

The London to Belfast distance is approximately 517 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Belfast is:
  • Around 27 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Belfast:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Belfast, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Belfast by coach.
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Aer Lingus to go to Belfast by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Belfast:
  • 22 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Aer Lingus.
Omio customers who travel from London to Belfast often also extend their vacation to go to Dublin, Londonderry, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Manchester. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Belfast and these popular destinations at a great price.

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