What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Southampton?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Southampton is to fly which costs £45 - £200 and takes 3h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Southampton?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Southampton is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Coach Station via Buchanan Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 47m.

How far is it from Belfast to Southampton?

The distance between Belfast and Southampton is 325 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Southampton without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Southampton without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 14h 35m and costs £230 - £700.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Southampton?

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Belfast to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Southampton bus from?

Belfast to Southampton bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Southampton bus arrive?

Belfast to Southampton bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Southampton?

Book your Belfast to Southampton bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southampton?

There are 2035+ hotels available in Southampton.

Belfast to Southampton - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Southampton by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, or car

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Southampton Airport
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BHD - SOU
3h 3m
£48–197
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain
5. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
14h 35m
£230–653
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Centraltrain
15h 38m
£146–292
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 032
19h 47m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Southampton Airport
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane BFS - SOU
3h 13m
£60–207
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane BHD - LHR
2. Take the train from Woking to Southampton Centraltrain
4h 34m
£84–377
Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 32m
£76–195
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BHD - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
4h 45m
£89–297
Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane BFS - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to West Hampstead Thameslinktrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 17m
£97–308
Fly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane BFS - LGW
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain
5h 15m
£86–257
Bus, ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train
4. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Centraltrain
16h 2m
£168–403
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Southamptoncar
10h 2m
£131–378

Belfast to Southampton by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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15h 38mAverage Duration

£146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 322.7 mi
Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Southampton, England?

Aer Lingus and Loganair fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Southampton Airport (SOU) 5 times a day.

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