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 £26 - £95 and takes 9h 49m.

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 57m and costs £35 - £130.

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, Bus Station, Union Street and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 58m.

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 49m and costs £26 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m 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 2179+ 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 32m
£42–114
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
9h 49m
£26–94
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 Bidston Stationbus 407
13h 58m
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
2h 57m
£38–129
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
4h 1m
£49–172
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 31m
£44–137
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 12m
£44–254
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 34m
£75–193
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Merseysidecar
6h 58m
£63–122

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

14Weekly Services

9h 49mAverage 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 32m

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 £24–90 and the journey takes 8h.

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