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 £40 - £75 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 2h 52m and costs £45 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Merseyside station. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bidston Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.

How far is it from Belfast to Merseyside?

The distance between Belfast and Merseyside is 168 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 £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 52m 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 2095+ hotels available in Merseyside.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Merseyside by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, ferry, 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 South Parkway to Liverpool Central
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Bidston
2h 52m
£46–176
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
9h 57m
£40–75
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
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Station407
12h 8m
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 18m
£93–408
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 Bidston
3h 27m
£43–126
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
4h 38m
£42–161
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
5h 8m
£41–136
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
4h 47m
£50–149
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
5h 19m
£71–227
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Merseyside
6h 57m
£86–247

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

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Merseyside.

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Distance: 167.1 mi
Duration: 2h 52m

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 £35–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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