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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Liverpool is to car ferry which costs £23 - £85 and takes 9h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Liverpool is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs £30 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Buchanan Bus Station, Hanover Street and Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.

How far is it from Belfast to Liverpool?

The distance between Belfast and Liverpool is 193 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Liverpool without a car is to car ferry which takes 9h 17m and costs £23 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Belfast to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Liverpool bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Liverpool bus arrive?

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

How do I get a bus ticket from Belfast to Liverpool?

Book your Belfast to Liverpool bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 1313+ hotels available in Liverpool.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Liverpool by plane, car ferry, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3h 6m
£40–100
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
9h 17m
£23–85
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
10h 30m
£69–193
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 Shudehill Interchangebus
3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 170 / ...
12h 52m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2h 31m
£33–115
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
3h 28m
£35–148
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus
3h 58m
£30–118
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
4h 46m
£39–240
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 6m
£72–177
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Liverpoolcar
6h 49m
£58–122

Belfast to Liverpool by bus and car ferry

14Weekly Services

9h 17mAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Liverpool.

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Distance: 192.1 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

easyJet flies from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £23–85 and the journey takes 8h.

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