How to travel from Bath to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Bath and Belfast is around 496km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Bath to Belfast by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → Bath if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS).
- Duration2h 40m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£145($170)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Dunbar Asda Spott Rd then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£67($79)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£73($86)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bath and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bath to Belfast by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Bath and Belfast is around 496km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 430km (267 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Bath and Belfast by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Bath to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Bath and Belfast is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bath and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bath and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bath to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bath to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). instead which will take 2h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bath to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bath and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 2h 40m | £105($125) | hourly | 496km (308 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, Fly | 3h 15m | £225($265) | hourly | 704km (437 miles) |
| Train to Southampton Central, Fly | 3h 20m | £160($190) | hourly | 626km (389 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, Fly | 3h 20m | £275($325) | hourly | 503km (312 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 25m | £190($225) | hourly | 546km (339 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 25m | £63($75) | hourly | 518km (322 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, plane | 3h 55m | £200($235) | hourly | 593km (368 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 10h 25m | £145($170) | 3 times a week | 542km (337 miles) |
| Train to Newport (S Wales), ferry | 11h 30m | £160($190) | 4 times a day | 713km (443 miles) |
| Train to Newport (S Wales), ferry | 11h 35m | £175($205) | 3 times a week | 543km (338 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 11h 55m | £170($200) | 4 times a day | 703km (437 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 20m | £67($79) | twice a week | 983km (611 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 10m | £73($86) | every 4 hours | 717km (446 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bath and Belfast
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Bus companies
Aircoach
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast