Belfast to Southampton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

317.3 miles 510.6 km · straight line
472.6 miles actual route 760.5 km · driving distance
11h 9min estimated drive time
£72 - £88 estimated fuel cost
~1h 8min flight time
142° SE bearing direction

How far is Belfast from Southampton?

The distance from Belfast to Southampton is 317.3 miles (510.6 km) as the crow flies. Southampton is located SE of Belfast. By car, the driving distance is approximately 472.6 miles, taking about 11h 9min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 8min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Belfast and Southampton. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Belfast to Southampton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 9min £72 - £88 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 8min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~13h 23min $38–$71* Budget
Train ~10h 36min $57–$165* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Belfast
54.60°N, 5.93°W
Europe/London
1m elevation
Southampton
50.91°N, 1.40°W
Europe/London
0m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 106 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 78.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM