Cheapest way from Telford to Belfast.

[annierak]

Hi.
Does anyone know the cheapest and easiest way to get from Telford to Belfast?. It would be good to use the car, but being a pedestrian isnt a problem.

Thanks

[mushroom25]

"cheapest" and "easiest" are not synonymous. the following are samples using random dates in may.
cheapest appears to be by coach from wolverhampton (via manchester) for about £34 each way, plus cost of getting yourself to/from wolverhampton.
http://coach.nationalexpress.com/ journey is overnight, about 13hr.

next (although it might depend how you choose to reach the airport, or how many days parking you need), fly birmingham to belast from about £48 each way, although depending on time of day it could be considerably more.
http://www.flybe.com/

train looks a good deal on the face of it - http://www.seat61.com/NorthernIreland.htm - fares "from" £45.00 each way; but, using random dates I couldn't see fares of less than £80 each way from telford, but you may have better luck using your specific dates.

easiest of course is getting in your car. 240-ish miles of actual driving could be done for as little as £40 each way, depending on your car and how you drive it, but the ferry will cost you between £60 and £110 each way depending on date and time.
http://www.irishferries.com/gb/index.asp

[annierak]

Thank you for your effort. You have been a busy bee ;-)

We do have a little time to think about our options.

I have looked at National Express, but went for the Telford>Birmingham>Belfast option.
We have been told of a rail and sail option too.

I see that I still have lots to consider.

Once again, thanks x