How to travel from Belfast to Plymouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Plymouth is around 562km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Belfast to Plymouth by plane, train, 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 Plymouth → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£300($355)
Multiple operators
2 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 Birmingham New Street and then to Plymouth.
- Duration12h 30m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Heathrow Airport London T23 and then to Plymouth Coach Station Armada Way.
- Duration16h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£50($59)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Plymouth.
- Duration10h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£90($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Plymouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Plymouth by plane, train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £50 ($59) and will take around 16h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £300 ($355).
The distance between Belfast and Plymouth is around 562km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 485km (301 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Belfast and Plymouth by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Plymouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx £300 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Plymouth is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £50 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Plymouth is Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) (NQY) which is approximately 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth. Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) and Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Plymouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Exeter (EXT) then take the train to Plymouth. instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Plymouth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £300 ($355).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Plymouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 3h 20m | £300($355) | hourly | 562km (349 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 5m | £170($200) | hourly | 681km (423 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5hrs | £185($215) | hourly | 609km (378 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 12h 30m | £195($230) | 3 times a week | 727km (452 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 12h 60m | £285($340) | 6 times a week | 1,070km (665 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 14h 35m | £210($250) | 4 times a day | 937km (582 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 16h 55m | £50($59) | once daily | 1,195km (742 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 50m | £90($110) | every 4 hours | 879km (546 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Plymouth
Train operators
London Midland
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Aircoach
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Plymouth
The following major airports near Plymouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)
- Distance
- 61km (38 miles) from Plymouth
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 65km (41 miles) from Plymouth
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 127km (79 miles) from Plymouth