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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Belfast is to bus and bus and ferry which costs £55 - £120 and takes 19h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 4h 7m and costs £110 - £430.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via King Street, London Victoria and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 25m.

How far is it from Kent to Belfast?

The distance between Kent and Belfast is 398 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Belfast without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 16h 1m and costs £130 - £270.

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

It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Kent to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Belfast bus from?

Kent to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.

Where does the Kent to Belfast bus arrive?

Kent to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1234+ hotels available in Belfast.

Kent to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Kent to Belfast by train, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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

Train to London City Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
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1. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LCY - BHD
4h 7m
£116–425
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
19h 25m
£57–116
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain
3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
16h 1m
£135–263
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Kent to Cairnryancar
2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
10h 7m
£141–390
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LGW - BHD
4h 57m
£75–262
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LGW - BFS
5h 17m
£85–251
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LHR - BHD
4h 53m
£97–387
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LTN - BFS
4h 55m
£85–240
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Stratford Internationaltrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane STN - BFS
5h 1m
£75–260
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
3. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
19h
£89–205

Kent to Belfast by bus and busferry

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Distance: 395.4 mi
Duration: 4h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Kent to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Ashford International, take the train to Stratford International, walk to Stratford International DLR Station, take the train to London City Airport DLR Station, walk to London City Airport (LCY) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lenham to Donegall Place via London Victoria, Victoria station, Euston station, London Euston, Chester, Birkenhead Hamilton Square, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 16h 1m.

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