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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Bootle is to fly and train which costs £35 - £110 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Bootle is to fly and train which takes 3h 2m and costs £35 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Bootle?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Bootle. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Riversdale Road via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Wellington Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 7m.

How far is it from Belfast to Bootle?

The distance between Belfast and Bootle is 168 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Bootle without a car is to car ferry which takes 9h 57m and costs £35 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Belfast to Bootle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Bootle bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Bootle bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Bootle?

There are 2191+ hotels available in Bootle.

Belfast to Bootle - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Bootle 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Liverpool Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Seaforth & Litherlandtrain
3h 2m
£38–110
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Liverpool Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Seaforth & Litherlandtrain
3h 37m
£36–105
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
9h 57m
£39–198
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 Wigan North Westerntrain
12h 20m
£115–527
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 Uk030
13h 7m
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 Lime Streettrain
4h 5m
£42–174
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 Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central to Seaforth & Litherlandtrain
4h 35m
£40–149
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
4h 52m
£41–133
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Bootlecar
6h 43m
£86–142

Belfast to Bootle by bus, car ferry, and foot

14Weekly Services

9h 57mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Bootle.

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Distance: 167.5 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £36–200 and the journey takes 8h.

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