How to travel from Belfast to London, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and London is around 531km (330 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 45m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Belfast to London 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 London → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR).
- Duration1h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost£180($210)
Aer Lingus
+ 1 others6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.
- Duration14hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£84($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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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.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to London.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£76($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and London
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to London 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 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £180 ($210).
The distance between Belfast and London is around 531km (330 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 518km (322 miles)
It takes around 1h 45m to get from Belfast and London by plane.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to London is to fly which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx £180 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and London 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 London. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and London. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 1h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Belfast and London. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR). The flight takes around 1h 20m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Belfast and London with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 20m.
Aer Lingus, British Airways, Loganair and easyJet fly between Belfast and London. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR). These flights usually take around 1h 20m.
The flight from Belfast to London typically takes around 1h 20m. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into London Heathrow (LHR).
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to London Heathrow (LHR). instead which will take 1h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to London is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 45m and will usually cost around £180 ($210).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and London
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 6 similar | 1h 45m | £180($210) | hourly | 531km (330 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY) | 2h 5m | £185($215) | hourly | 539km (335 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN) | 2h 45m | £84($100) | hourly | 619km (385 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 2h 25m | £105($125) | hourly | 589km (366 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 30m | £95($115) | hourly | 577km (359 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 2h 45m | £95($115) | hourly | 636km (395 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), Train | 3h 10m | £180($210) | hourly | 584km (363 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 14hrs | £84($100) | 3 times a week | 635km (394 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus | 14h 55m | £46($55) | every 20 mins | 916km (569 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 9h 25m | £160($190) | 3 times a week | 549km (341 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 9h 35m | £190($225) | once daily | 862km (535 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 40m | £76($90) | every 4 hours | 747km (464 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and London
Train operators
Thameslink
East Midlands Railways
Southern Service
Gatwick Express
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Airports near London
The following major airports near London offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
London City Airport (LCY)
- Distance
- 12km (8 miles) from London
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
- Distance
- 23km (14 miles) from London
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 40km (25 miles) from London