How to travel from Birmingham to Armagh, United Kingdom
The distance between Birmingham and Armagh is around 450km (280 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Birmingham to Armagh by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Armagh → Birmingham if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Dublin (DUB), Bus
Fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Armagh.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£41($49)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast then take the train to Portadown.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast then take the bus to Armagh.
- Duration13h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£54($64)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then drive to Armagh.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£175($210)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Birmingham and Armagh
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Birmingham to Armagh by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 2h 45m.
The distance between Birmingham and Armagh is around 450km (280 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 379km (235 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Birmingham and Armagh by train, ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Armagh is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).
The cheapest way to travel between Birmingham and Armagh is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Birmingham and Armagh. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Armagh. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Birmingham and Armagh. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Dublin (DUB) then take the bus to Armagh. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Birmingham to Armagh. We recommend that you fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS) then take the bus to Armagh. instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Armagh is Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Armagh. George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) 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 Birmingham to Armagh. We recommend that you take the train to Stafford and then to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the bus to Armagh. instead which will take 8h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Birmingham to Armagh is to take the train, then take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around £205 ($240).
Compare travel optionsbetween Birmingham and Armagh
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Dublin (DUB), Bus + 7 similar | 2h 45m | £41($49) | 5 times a day | 456km (284 miles) |
| Fly to Belfast City (BHD), Bus | 2h 60m | £90($110) | every 3 hours | 450km (280 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 30m | £90($105) | every 3 hours | 496km (308 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane and bus | 4h 10m | £59($70) | 5 times a day | 484km (300 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | £100($120) | 5 times a day | 532km (330 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane and bus | 4h 25m | £155($185) | every 3 hours | 492km (306 miles) |
| Train to Liverpool South Parkway, plane and bus | 4h 40m | £105($120) | every 3 hours | 500km (310 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Piccadilly, plane and bus | 4h 60m | £145($170) | every 3 hours | 540km (336 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 10h 40m | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 456km (283 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 8h 40m | £205($240) | every 20 mins | 502km (312 miles) |
| Train to Shrewsbury, ferry and bus | 9h 30m | £215($255) | 4 times a day | 521km (323 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 25m | £54($64) | once daily | 790km (491 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 40m | £175($210) | 4 times a day | 488km (303 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Birmingham and Armagh
Train operators
London Midland
Transport for Wales
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Translink UK
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Armagh
The following major airports near Armagh offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Armagh
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Armagh
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Armagh