How to travel from Portsmouth to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Portsmouth and Belfast is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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 → Portsmouth if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 25m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost£135($155)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to London Waterloo and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£195($230)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration10h 5m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£130($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Belfast by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to drive and then take a ferry which costs around £130 ($150) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($155).
The distance between Portsmouth and Belfast is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 533km (331 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Portsmouth and Belfast by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £135 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth and Belfast is to drive and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £130 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Portsmouth and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Portsmouth and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 25m.
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 Portsmouth to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Eastleigh then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £135 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 25m | £135($155) | hourly | 550km (342 miles) |
| Train to Horsham, Fly | 3h 15m | £160($190) | hourly | 643km (400 miles) |
| Train to Woking, Fly | 3h 20m | £205($240) | hourly | 616km (383 miles) |
| Train to London Waterloo, Fly | 3h 30m | £240($285) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
| Train to Horsham, Fly | 3h 45m | £145($175) | hourly | 689km (428 miles) |
| Train to Bristol Temple Meads, Fly | 4h 45m | £135($160) | hourly | 641km (398 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 3 similar | 11h 15m | £195($230) | 3 times a week | 670km (416 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham New Street, ferry | 12h 10m | £170($200) | 3 times a week | 652km (405 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 14hrs | £310($365) | 4 times a day | 848km (527 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 15h 5m | £135($160) | once daily | 979km (608 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 5m | £130($150) | every 4 hours | 809km (503 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Portsmouth and Belfast
Train operators
South Western Railway
Southern Service
London Midland
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
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