How to travel from Belfast to Bournemouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Bournemouth is around 565km (351 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Belfast to Bournemouth by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bournemouth → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.
- Duration2h 35m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£145($175)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to London Euston and then to Bournemouth.
- Duration11h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£215($255)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£46($55)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Bournemouth.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£86($100)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Bournemouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Bournemouth by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £46 ($55) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £145 ($175).
The distance between Belfast and Bournemouth is around 565km (351 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 510km (317 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Belfast and Bournemouth by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Bournemouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £145 ($175).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Bournemouth is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £46 ($55) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Belfast to Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 2h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Bournemouth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £145 ($175).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Bournemouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2h 35m | £145($175) | hourly | 565km (351 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train | 3h 30m | £245($290) | every 3 hours | 709km (441 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), train | 4h 20m | £145($175) | hourly | 646km (402 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 4h 20m | £150($180) | hourly | 799km (496 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 35m | £150($180) | hourly | 753km (468 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 11h 25m | £215($255) | 3 times a week | 725km (451 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 11h 50m | £285($335) | 6 times a week | 1,067km (663 miles) |
| Ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, train | 11h 55m | £200($240) | 3 times a week | 659km (409 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 14hrs | £220($260) | 4 times a day | 842km (523 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14h 35m | £46($55) | once daily | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 25m | £86($100) | every 4 hours | 830km (516 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Bournemouth
Train operators
South Western Railway
Thameslink
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Bournemouth
The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 44km (28 miles) from Bournemouth
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 94km (59 miles) from Bournemouth