What is the cheapest way to get from Alston to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Alston to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £210 and takes 4h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alston to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Alston to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 54m and costs £60 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Alston and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Alston to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Hendersons Garage and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Halston Hotel and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.

How far is it from Alston to Belfast?

The distance between Alston and Belfast is 261 miles.

How do I travel from Alston to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Alston to Belfast without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 10h 40m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Alston to Belfast?

It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Alston to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alston to Belfast bus from?

Alston to Belfast bus services, operated by Telfords Coaches, depart from Hendersons Garage station.

Where does the Alston to Belfast bus arrive?

Alston to Belfast bus services, operated by Telfords Coaches, arrive at The Courts station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1269+ hotels available in Belfast.

Alston to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Alston to Belfast by bus, train, plane, car ferry, ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Fire Station to Wentworth car park
2. Take the train from Hexham to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
5h 36m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Alston to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4h 54m
£64–209
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
10h 40m
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
10h 44m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinleck
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
10h 56m
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
5h 20m
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
6h 8m
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
5h 57m
Bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
6h 28m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Hendersons Garage to The Courts
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Station
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 8m

Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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56 minAverage Duration

£32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 259.4 mi
Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Alston, Cumbria, England and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Alston to Belfast. However, you can take the bus to Wentworth car park, walk to Hexham, take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hendersons Garage to Castlecourt via The Courts, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 10h 40m.

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