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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cartmel is to fly and train which costs £45 - £160 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cartmel is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs £50 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Cartmel?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Cartmel. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Clogger Beck via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 25m.

How far is it from Belfast to Cartmel?

The distance between Belfast and Cartmel is 254 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Cartmel without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 10h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Belfast to Cartmel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Cartmel bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Cartmel bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cartmel?

There are 960+ hotels available in Cartmel.

Belfast to Cartmel - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Cartmel by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, 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 Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Grange-over-Sandstrain
4h 55m
£50–160
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Grange-over-Sandstrain
5h 25m
£49–160
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Oxenholme Lake Districttrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
10h 43m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
11h 7m
£102–395
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Haymarket Stationbus
4. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancastertrain
11h 56m
£95–258
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 Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Grange-over-Sandstrain
5h 1m
£69–187
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancastertrain
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Grange-over-Sandstrain
5h 36m
£68–177
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Carnforthtrain
7h 10m
£80–235
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 Lancastertrain
6h 20m
£82–322
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 Station Night Stdbus 181
14h 25m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cartmelcar
5h 39m
£71–107

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Cartmel.

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Distance: 252.7 mi
Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Cartmel. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Grange-over-Sands, then take the taxi to Cartmel. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Clogger Beck via Glasgow Buchanan, Glasgow Central, Oxenholme Lake District, Station, and Blackhall Road in around 10h 43m.

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