Birmingham to Belfast by train
Belfast lies 355 km (221 mi) north-west of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 24 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 433 km (269 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Birmingham | Belfast | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 348,005 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Five Ways railway station, Jewellery Quarter railway station, Adderley Park railway station | Belfast Great Victoria Street railway station, City Hospital railway station, Botanic railway station |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | BT1–BT9 |
Where to book trains from Birmingham to Belfast
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Common questions
How far is Belfast from Birmingham?
355 km (221 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Birmingham; by road roughly 433 km (269 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Belfast by train?
About 3 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Belfast?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.