How to travel from Belfast to Portsmouth, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Portsmouth is around 548km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Belfast to Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea.
- Duration2h 30m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost£135($155)
Multiple operators
6 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 Portsmouth & Southsea.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£195($230)
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 London Victoria Coach Station and then to PORTSMOUTH The Hard.
- Duration16h 50m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Portsmouth.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£125($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Portsmouth
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Portsmouth by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 16h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($155).
The distance between Belfast and Portsmouth is around 548km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 533km (331 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Belfast and Portsmouth by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Portsmouth is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £135 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Portsmouth is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Portsmouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Portsmouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Portsmouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Portsmouth is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Portsmouth. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Portsmouth & Southsea. instead which will take 2h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Portsmouth is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Portsmouth
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 6 similar | 2h 30m | £135($155) | hourly | 548km (341 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3h 5m | £160($185) | hourly | 641km (398 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), Train | 3h 20m | £205($240) | hourly | 615km (382 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), Train | 3h 35m | £240($285) | hourly | 661km (411 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), Train | 3h 35m | £145($170) | hourly | 688km (428 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 4h 10m | £140($165) | every 30 mins | 698km (434 miles) |
| Fly to Bristol (BRS), Train | 4h 30m | £135($160) | hourly | 640km (398 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 11h 10m | £195($230) | 3 times a week | 670km (416 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, train | 11h 45m | £260($305) | 6 times a week | 1,011km (628 miles) |
| Ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, train | 12h 5m | £195($230) | 3 times a week | 652km (405 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 14h 15m | £310($365) | 4 times a day | 848km (527 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 16h 50m | £52($61) | every 20 mins | 1,036km (644 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 15m | £125($150) | every 4 hours | 806km (501 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Portsmouth
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
Thameslink
First ScotRail Service
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Irish Ferries
Airports near Portsmouth
The following major airports near Portsmouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Southampton Airport (SOU)
- Distance
- 26km (16 miles) from Portsmouth
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from Portsmouth
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- Distance
- 74km (46 miles) from Portsmouth