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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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6h 34m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 46m Average total duration 15h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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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 13122:001h20London Stansted Airport23:20Belfast International Airport£221One-way0 changes
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RK 13122:001h20London Stansted Airport23:20Belfast International Airport£221One-way0 changes
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U262511:051h15London Luton Airport12:20George Best Belfast City Airport£671One-way0 changes
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U28038:251h25London Gatwick Airport9:50George Best Belfast City Airport£651One-way0 changes
U28236:101h30London Gatwick Airport7:40Belfast International Airport£651One-way0 changes
U28208:251h30London Gatwick Airport9:55Belfast International Airport£651One-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
| 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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- 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 £26 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Belfast costing on average £82.
Other travel options to Belfast take longer:
Coach takes on average 15h 16m.
- 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.
- 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 National Express to go to Belfast by coach.
- Travel with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Aer Lingus to go to Belfast by flight.
- 22 direct flights per day with easyJet, British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Ryanair, Aer Lingus.
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