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 - £65 and takes 10h 20m.

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 25m and costs £45 - £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 14h 32m.

How far is it from Belfast to Ellesmere Port?

The distance between Belfast and Ellesmere Port is 206 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 20m and costs £40 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m 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 2704+ hotels available in Ellesmere Port.

Belfast to Ellesmere Port - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 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 Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
best
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 10m
£46–130
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 20m
£42–64
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
12h 44m
£90–411
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 / ...
14h 32m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
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 25m
£46–150
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 Airport to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 5m
£44–165
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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Ellesmere Porttrain
5h 45m
£46–165
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
5h 40m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Ellesmere Portcar
6h 50m
£86–132

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

14Weekly Services

10h 20mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Ellesmere Port.

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Distance: 205 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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 £35–60 and the journey takes 8h.

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