What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ellesmere Port?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Ellesmere Port is to car ferry which costs £23 - £75 and takes 10h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Ellesmere Port?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Ellesmere Port is to fly and train which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Ellesmere Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Ellesmere Port. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Wellington Street and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Belfast and Ellesmere Port is 176 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Ellesmere Port without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Ellesmere Port without a car is to car ferry which takes 10h 48m and costs £23 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Ellesmere Port?

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Belfast to Ellesmere Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Ellesmere Port bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Ellesmere Port bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ellesmere Port?

There are 2766+ hotels available in Ellesmere Port.

Belfast to Ellesmere Port - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Ellesmere Port by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, 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 Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain
3h 28m
£40–149
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 48m
£23–73
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
12h 44m
£156–490
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
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus 1 / ...
15h 5m
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 Liverpool Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain
4h 3m
£44–124
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain
4h 27m
£53–172
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 Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain
4h 57m
£49–152
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
5h 18m
£52–255
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 Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 41m
£89–213
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
6h 13m
£71–195
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ellesmere Portcar
6h 50m
£61–127

Belfast to Ellesmere Port by bus, car ferry, and foot

14Weekly Services

10h 48mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Ellesmere Port.

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Distance: 175 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £18–70 and the journey takes 8h.

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