What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ulster?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Ulster is to fly and bus which costs €40 - €150 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ulster?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Ulster is to fly and bus which takes 5h 31m and costs €40 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Ulster?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Ulster. However, there are services departing from Newhall Street and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Glasgow Buchanan, Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Derry Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 9m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Ulster?

The distance between Birmingham and Ulster is 430 km.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Ulster without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Ulster without a car is to train and ferry and bus which takes 13h 27m and costs €100 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Ulster?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Birmingham to Ulster, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Ulster bus from?

Birmingham to Ulster bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Newhall Street station.

Where does the Birmingham to Ulster bus arrive?

Birmingham to Ulster bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ulster?

There are 180+ hotels available in Ulster.

Birmingham to Ulster - 14 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 14 ways to get from Birmingham to Ulster by plane, bus, train, ferry, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport, bus
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1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane BHX - DUB
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
5h 31m
€42–141
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Letterkenny Busbus 32
13h 27m
€105–232
Train, ferry, bus via Sligo
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewetrain
2. Take the train from Crewe to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Sligotrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Sligo Markievicz to Letterkenny Busbus 964
15h 2m
€127–243
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
17h 9m
Fly Birmingham Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
6h 12m
€62–178
Train to Liverpool, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
5h 54m
€76–235
Fly Birmingham Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
6h 6m
€75–206
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane MAN - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
6h 2m
€81–231
Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
7h 30m
€95–252
Train to East Midlands Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Long Eatontrain
2. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane EMA - DUB
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 12 to Castleblayneybus
6h 36m
€76–201
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
3. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dundalktrain
7h 44m
€100–238
Train, ferry, bus via Shrewsbury
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Shrewsburytrain
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Holyheadtrain
3. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
4. Take the bus from Dublin Busáras to Letterkenny Busbus 32
14h 40m
€120–228
Bus, bus and ferry via Birmingham Coach Station
1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 590 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
18h 24m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Birmingham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
3. Drive from Larne to Letterkennycar
9h 3m
€139–422

Birmingham to Ulster by train, ferry, foot, and bus

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13h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 430.4 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Ulster, Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Birmingham to Ulster. However, you can take the train to Birmingham International, walk to Birmingham Intl Rail Station, take the vehicle to Birmingham International Airport, walk to Birmingham Airport (BHX) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Airport Zone 12, then take the bus to Castleblayney. Alternatively, you can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Letterkenny Bus via Crewe, Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, The Point, Terminal 1 Zone 2, and Airport Zone 12 in around 13h 27m.

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