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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Merseyside is to car ferry which costs £25 - £90 and takes 9h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Merseyside is to fly and train which takes 3h 1m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Coral Ridge via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Wellington Street and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

How far is it from Belfast to Merseyside?

The distance between Belfast and Merseyside is 198 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Merseyside without a car is to car ferry which takes 9h 57m and costs £25 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Belfast to Merseyside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Merseyside bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Merseyside bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Merseyside?

There are 2155+ hotels available in Merseyside.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Merseyside 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 Bidstontrain
3h 36m
£45–114
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
9h 57m
£26–86
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 Shottontrain
11h 2m
£63–176
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 The Metquarter to Coral Ridgebus 437
14h 19m
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 South Parkway to Liverpool Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Bidstontrain
3h 1m
£43–139
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
3h 58m
£49–162
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 Bidstontrain
4h 28m
£44–142
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
5h 16m
£45–240
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
5h 42m
£69–185
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Merseysidecar
6h 58m
£63–127

Belfast to Merseyside by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

9h 57mAverage Duration

£26Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Merseyside.

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Distance: 196.7 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £24–85 and the journey takes 8h.

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