Is Belfast a good city?

Yes, it is a historic city in Northern Ireland.

How long is the ferry?

Approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.

Are there direct trains?

No, you must change at Holyhead.

What is the best way to travel?

Driving and ferry is very convenient.

National Express operates services, but they are slow.

Barmouth

Belfast

Driving Ship

Barmouth to Belfast

Updated: 30 May 2026

The journey from Barmouth to Belfast involves a drive to a ferry port, such as Holyhead, followed by a ferry crossing to Belfast. By car, you will take the A494 to Holyhead. By train, you will travel from Barmouth to Holyhead, then take the ferry. Belfast is a historic city in Northern Ireland.

Total Distance: 400 km driving distance; 250 km straight-line air distance.

Fastest Way

Driving and ferry is the fastest, taking about 8 hours.

Cheapest Way

Driving and ferry is the most cost-effective for this distance.

Compare Barmouth to Belfast Routes

	Driving Connecting	Ship Connecting
Duration	8 hours	8 hours
Avg Price	100-150 GBP fuel + ferry	100-150 GBP
Operator	Stena Line	Stena Line
Route	A494 to Holyhead, Ferry to Belfast	Barmouth to Holyhead to Belfast
Tip	Book the ferry in advance to save significantly.	The ferry journey is very comfortable.