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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cartmel is to car ferry and train which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 20m.

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 £55 - £200.

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 Quaker Meeting House via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Blackhall Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 44m.

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 car ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 35m and costs £80 - £160.

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 944+ hotels available in Cartmel.

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

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

Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Grange-over-Sands
4h 55m
£57–198
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Grange-over-Sands
5h 35m
£56–173
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
10h 35m
£81–151
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancaster
11h 9m
£107–366
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Preston
3. Take the train from Preston to Cark & Cartmel
13h 20m
£61–102
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Central
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancaster
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Grange-over-Sands
5h 7m
£66–190
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Warrington Central
3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Lancaster
4. Take the train from Lancaster to Grange-over-Sands
5h 52m
£66–170
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)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Shipley to Carnforth
6h 38m
£70–198
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Lancaster
6h 19m
£64–258
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Night Std828
14h 44m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cartmel
5h 38m
£71–112

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: 252.6 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 bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Cartmel via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Stena Terminal, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Central, Lancaster, and Grange-over-Sands in around 10h 35m.

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