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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Carlisle is to fly and train which costs £40 - £100 and takes 4h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Carlisle is to fly and train which takes 3h 48m and costs £50 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Carlisle?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Carlisle via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Belfast to Carlisle?

The distance between Belfast and Carlisle is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Carlisle without a car is to car ferry and Bus and train via Glasgow which takes 8h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Belfast to Carlisle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Carlisle bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Carlisle bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Carlisle?

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Where can I stay near Carlisle?

There are 613+ hotels available in Carlisle.

Belfast to Carlisle - 11 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and Bus

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

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

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Carlislecar
4h 35m
£61–102
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
4h 57m
£44–100
Car ferry, Bus, train via Glasgow
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
8h 35m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Carlislebus Ukn31
9h
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
9h 8m
£94–431
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
9h 1m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus 500
3. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain
9h 48m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4h 18m
£51–222
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
3h 48m
£53–262
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4h 20m
£51–219
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
4h 50m
£54–209

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

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55 minAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Carlisle.

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Distance: 157.5 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Carlisle. However, you can drive to Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, then drive to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Carlisle via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Glasgow Buchanan, and Glasgow Central in around 8h 35m.

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