How to Travel from London to Belfast

Planning a trip to London? Why not take an excursion to the Emerald Isle and head to Belfast? Here are some ways to travel from London to Belfast.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

1. Search the websites of air carriers such as RyanAir, Easy Jet and BmiBaby for the best flight deals that fly from any London airport directly to Belfast.

2. If you’re looking for more adventure and you have more time, you can rent a car and drive from London to Stranraer in Scotland. There, several ferries offer direct transportation to Belfast.

3. There are also train routes running from London to Stranraer, Scotland. From there, travel as a foot passenger to Belfast on board a ferry.

Tips & Warnings

• Buy tickets in advance to ensure availability.
• Flying will likely be the cheapest option, but driving, riding the train, or taking a ferry will provide a unique way of seeing the countries.
• If traveling by rental car, remember the rules of the road in the UK are very different from America.
• Use an online mapping site to get directions and to estimate the length of the trip as well as travel time.

Resources

• Visit Ryanair's website.
• Visit EasyJet's website.