What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Bristol?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Bristol is to bus and ferry and bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 15h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Bristol?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Bristol is to fly which takes 2h 49m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Bristol?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Bristol Bus Station via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Birmingham - Jennens Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 57m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Bristol?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Bristol is 299 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Bristol without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Bristol without a car is to car ferry and train via Birmingham which takes 14h 5m and costs £100 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Bristol?

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Northern Ireland to Bristol, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Bristol bus from?

Northern Ireland to Bristol bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Bristol bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Bristol bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Bristol?

There are 2549+ hotels available in Bristol.

Northern Ireland to Bristol - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Bristol by plane, car ferry, train, bus, ferry, busferry, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Bristol Airport
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BFS - BRS
3h 19m
£46–135
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Bristol Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane BHD - BRS
2h 49m
£44–145
Car ferry, train via Birmingham
1. Take the carferry 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 Bristol Temple Meadstrain
14h 5m
£100–236
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 bus from Kingsway K14 to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
14h 9m
£110–281
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
5. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Birmingham New Streettrain
6. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
15h 9m
£229–561
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Cardiff Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane BHD - CWL
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 39m
£74–239
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BHD - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 33m
£79–209
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
4h 58m
£69–179
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)train
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
14h 58m
£100–215
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Millennium Pointbus
3. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus
15h 57m
£46–77
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Bristolcar
8h 50m
£121–368

Northern Ireland to Bristol by bus, foot, ferry, and train

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Distance: 297.4 mi
Duration: 3h 19m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Bristol, England?

easyJet flies from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Bristol Airport (BRS) 4 times a day.

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