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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Aintree is to car ferry and bus which costs £26 - £95 and takes 13h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Aintree is to fly and train which takes 3h and costs £35 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Aintree?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Aintree. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Aintree Racecourse via Buchanan Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 45m.

How far is it from Belfast to Aintree?

The distance between Belfast and Aintree is 200 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Aintree without a car is to car ferry which takes 10h 15m and costs £29 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Belfast to Aintree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Aintree bus from?

Belfast to Aintree bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Aintree bus arrive?

Belfast to Aintree bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Aintree?

There are 2369+ hotels available in Aintree.

Belfast to Aintree - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Aintree by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, 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.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Old Roantrain
3h 35m
£40–116
Car ferry, bus via Birkenhead Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Birkenhead Bus Station to Hood streetbus 437 / ...
11h 5m
£27–95
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 15m
£30–102
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain
12h 12m
£123–465
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Aintree Racecoursebus Gn1
12h 45m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Old Roantrain
3h
£36–131
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Old Roantrain
4h 14m
£52–167
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Old Roantrain
4h 44m
£47–137
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
5h 15m
£47–243
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
13h 4m
£27–94
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aintreecar
6h 39m
£58–122

Belfast to Aintree by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

10h 15mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 198.6 mi
Duration: 3h 35m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £24–90 and the journey takes 8h.

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