How to travel from Gloucester to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Gloucester and Belfast is around 463km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Gloucester to Belfast by train, plane, 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 Belfast → Gloucester if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£165($195)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration9h 45m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£120($145)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth then Glasgow and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£54($64)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£64($76)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £54 ($64) and will take around 13h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).
The distance between Gloucester and Belfast is around 463km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 390km (242 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Gloucester and Belfast by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Belfast is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £54 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Gloucester and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Gloucester and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) 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 Gloucester to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £165 ($195).
Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 2h 45m | £165($195) | hourly | 467km (290 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 3h 10m | £115($140) | hourly | 540km (336 miles) |
| Train to Cardiff Central, Fly | 3h 10m | £295($350) | hourly | 514km (319 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly | 3h 15m | £175($205) | hourly | 514km (319 miles) |
| Train to London Paddington, Fly | 3h 35m | £225($265) | hourly | 715km (444 miles) |
| Train to Reading, plane | 3h 40m | £200($235) | every 3 hours | 708km (440 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, plane | 4h 20m | £130($155) | hourly | 517km (321 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 45m | £120($145) | 3 times a week | 463km (288 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, ferry | 9h 50m | £190($225) | twice daily | 750km (466 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 11h 30m | £125($150) | 3 times a week | 509km (316 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 60m | £54($64) | once daily | 810km (503 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 20m | £64($76) | every 4 hours | 642km (399 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Gloucester and Belfast
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Loganair
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast