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Compare flight and bus for Southampton to Belfast
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Belfast among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $72 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, while a flight costs an average of $414.
Distance: 316 miles (510 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$414 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 18m Average total duration 15h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Belfast:
A bus is $342 (€287) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Belfast costing on average $414 (€347).
Other travel options to Belfast take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 18m.
Tickets start at around $72 (€61) compared to roughly $155 (€130) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $83 (€69). The journey takes 15h 48m versus 10h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Southampton to Belfast
How to get from Southampton to Belfast by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Southampton to Belfast is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 5:30 PM20h00Southampton1:30 PMBelfast$701One-way0 transfers
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- 5:30 PM20h00Southampton1:30 PMBelfast$701One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 5:30 PM20h00Southampton1:30 PMBelfast$701One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 6:30 PM20h00Southampton2:30 PMBelfast$711One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Belfast:
A bus is $342 (€287) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Southampton to Belfast costing on average $414 (€347).
Other travel options to Belfast take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 18m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Belfast as scheduled services by flight and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in George Best Belfast City Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Belfast, Grand Central Station.
- Travel with National Express to go to Belfast by bus.
- Travel with Loganair, BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet to go to Belfast by flight.
- 16 direct flights per day with BA Cityflyer, British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet.
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