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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Cumbria is to car ferry and drive which costs £35 - £95 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Cumbria is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h and costs £35 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Cumbria?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Belfast to Cumbria?

The distance between Belfast and Cumbria is 296 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Cumbria without a car is to car ferry and Bus and train which takes 10h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Belfast to Cumbria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Cumbria bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Cumbria bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Cumbria?

There are 470+ hotels available in Cumbria.

Belfast to Cumbria - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and Bus

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Cumbria by plane, train, car ferry, bus, 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)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 1m
£70–200
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cumbriacar
5h
£37–92
Car ferry, Bus, train
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 6m
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
10h 31m
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
10h 32m
£132–418
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train, line 508 bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain
4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Brackenrigg Innbus
6h 32m
£66–175
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 50m
£79–190
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 Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 4m
£85–190
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 Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
6h 31m
£67–180
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 595 / ...
11h 13m

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

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1h 3mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Cumbria.

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Distance: 294.2 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Cumbria. 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 Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Brackenrigg Inn. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Square Victoria Street to Brackenrigg Inn via Stena Line terminus, Belfast, Cairnryan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Glasgow Buchanan, Buchanan Bus Station, Drury Street, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 10h 6m.

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