How to travel from Stratford-upon-Avon to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Belfast is around 420km (261 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Belfast by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → Stratford-upon-Avon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration2h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost£130($155)
Multiple operators
5 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.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£88($105)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Glasgow and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£51($60)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration8h 5m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£62($73)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Stratford-upon-Avon to Belfast by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £130 ($155).
The distance between Stratford-upon-Avon and Belfast is around 420km (261 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 387km (240 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Stratford-upon-Avon and Belfast by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £130 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Stratford-upon-Avon and Belfast is to take the train, then 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 Stratford-upon-Avon and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Stratford-upon-Avon and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stratford-upon-Avon to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 50m.
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 Stratford-upon-Avon to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham Moor Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 2h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stratford-upon-Avon to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around £130 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Stratford-upon-Avon and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 50m | £130($155) | hourly | 424km (263 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham Moor Street, Fly | 3h 25m | £140($170) | hourly | 470km (292 miles) |
| Train to London Marylebone, Fly | 3h 50m | £215($255) | hourly | 694km (431 miles) |
| Train to Smethwick Galton Bridge High Level, plane | 4h 25m | £100($115) | hourly | 474km (294 miles) |
| Train to Birmingham Moor Street, plane | 4h 60m | £160($190) | hourly | 661km (411 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | £41($49) | hourly | 532km (331 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 55m | £88($105) | 3 times a week | 420km (261 miles) |
| Train to Carlisle, ferry | 9h 55m | £155($185) | twice daily | 706km (439 miles) |
| Train, Ferry and Bus | 11h 15m | £125($145) | 4 times a day | 599km (372 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 55m | £51($60) | twice daily | 765km (475 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 5m | £62($73) | every 4 hours | 619km (385 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Stratford-upon-Avon and Belfast
Train operators
London Midland
Vintage Trains
Chiltern Railways
First ScotRail Service
Bus companies
Aircoach
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
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