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 £35 - £75 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 £40 - £190.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

How far is it from Belfast to Liverpool?

The distance between Belfast and Liverpool is 164 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 £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m 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 2068+ 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 George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool
best
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
2h 31m
£44–185
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
9h 17m
£35–75
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Dublin Connolly
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chester
10h 48m
£71–112
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
11h 15m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
3h 6m
£35–125
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill Station
3h 23m
£41–170
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Edge Hill Station
3h 53m
£35–120
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
4h 26m
£49–150
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
4h 59m
£67–232
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Liverpool
6h 47m
£86–247

Belfast to Liverpool by bus and car ferry

14Weekly Services

9h 17mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 162.6 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

easyJet flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) twice daily. Alternatively, 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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