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 £40 - £80 and takes 10h 26m.

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 27m and costs £45 - £160.

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 Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and Whitechapel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 50m.

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 26m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 27m 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 Stena Line Terminus 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 2628+ hotels available in Ellesmere Port.

Belfast to Ellesmere Port - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Ellesmere Port by plane, train, car ferry, 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)BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Port
3h 27m
£49–159
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
10h 26m
£44–78
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western
12h 50m
£93–402
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange1 / ...
12h 50m
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 Liverpool Central
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Port
4h 12m
£45–149
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Port
5h 8m
£50–205
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Port
5h 48m
£44–145
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 21
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
5h 17m
£53–212
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 Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
6h
£69–241
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ellesmere Port
6h 48m
£91–252

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

14Weekly Services

10h 26mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 175 mi
Duration: 3h 27m

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 £35–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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