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

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Brussels is to bus and ferry and bus which costs €90 - €190 and takes 26h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Brussels is to fly and train which takes 5h 46m and costs €180 - €460.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Brussels?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Brussels station. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Brussels-North train station via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 9m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Brussels?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Brussels is 826 km.

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

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Brussels without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 15h 48m and costs €240 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 6h to get from Northern Ireland to Brussels, including transfers.

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

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

Where does the Northern Ireland to Brussels bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Northern Ireland and Brussels?

Brussels is 1h ahead of Northern Ireland. It is currently 11:42 PM in Northern Ireland and 12:42 AM in Brussels.

Where can I stay near Brussels?

There are 1750+ hotels available in Brussels.

Northern Ireland to Brussels - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Brussels by plane, car ferry, train, busferry, or bus

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Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Brussels Airport
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BHD - BRU
6h
€125–287
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Brussels Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUB - BRU
6h 20m
€68–262
Car ferry, train
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
15h 48m
€240–468
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 London Eustontrain
5. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
15h 53m
€338–863
Bus and ferry, bus, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Golders Green Stationbus 595 / ...
3. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
18h 12m
€118–238
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane BHD - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
5h 46m
€188–453
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 London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus
26h 9m
€93–188

Northern Ireland to Brussels by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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Distance: 826.1 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Brussels, Belgium?

British Airways, KLM, and two other airlines fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Brussels Airport (BRU) 4 times a day.

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