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How to get fromBelfast to Cumbriaby busferry, train, car ferry, bus, car or plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Cumbria by busferry, train, car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus and ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    9h 23m

  2. Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train, line 508 bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BFS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    4. Take the bus from Rail Station to Brackenrigg Innbus bus
    6h 33m
    £54–168

  3. Car ferry, Bus, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus bus 923
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    10h 6m

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cumbriacar car
    5h
    £66–112

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    5h 57m
    £56–185

  6. Bus and ferry, train via Ayr

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
    11h 4m

  7. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    11h 12m

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train, line 508 bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Brackenrigg Innbus bus
    5h 46m
    £56–240

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 4m
    £63–240

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

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 vehicle to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Longthwaite road end. 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, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 10h 6m.

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