How to travel from Belfast to Seaton, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Seaton is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Belfast to Seaton by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Seaton → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Durham (MME), train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Thornaby and then to Seaton Carew.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time55min
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the train to Glasgow Central, Edinburgh then Newcastle and then to Seaton Carew.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost£90($105)
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 Newcastle upon Tyne John Dobson Street and then to Middlesbrough.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£52($61)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Seaton Carew.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£57($67)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Seaton
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Seaton by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($145).
The distance between Belfast and Seaton is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 474km (294 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Belfast and Seaton by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Seaton is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £125 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Seaton 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 Seaton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Thornaby and then to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Seaton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Durham (MME) then take the train to Thornaby and then to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Seaton. We recommend that you fly from Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 2h 50m.
The closest major airport to Seaton is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Seaton. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Seaton. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Edinburgh Bus Station then take the train to Newcastle and then to Seaton Carew. instead which will take 8h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Seaton is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Seaton
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Durham (MME), train + 6 similar | 2h 20m | £125($145) | once daily | 341km (212 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 50m | £105($125) | once daily | 385km (239 miles) |
| Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), Train | 3h 25m | £120($145) | every 2 hours | 440km (273 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 4h 15m | £120($145) | every 2 hours | 500km (311 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), train | 4h 35m | £100($120) | hourly | 522km (324 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 4h 40m | £110($130) | every 2 hours | 549km (341 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 5h 25m | £155($180) | every 2 hours | 551km (343 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 3 similar | 9h 20m | £90($105) | 6 times a week | 571km (355 miles) |
| Ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, train | 10h 35m | £100($120) | 3 times a week | 511km (317 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 8h 35m | £64($76) | every 20 mins | 542km (337 miles) |
| Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train | 9h 20m | £67($79) | once a week | 542km (336 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 10h 25m | £52($61) | once daily | 568km (353 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 15m | £57($67) | every 4 hours | 398km (247 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Seaton
Train operators
LNER
First ScotRail Service
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Dodds of Troon
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Airports near Seaton
The following major airports near Seaton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Exeter Airport (EXT)
- Distance
- 24km (15 miles) from Seaton
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
- Distance
- 79km (49 miles) from Seaton
Bristol Airport (BRS)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Seaton