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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Penrith is to car ferry and drive which costs £60 - £90 and takes 4h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Penrith is to fly and train which takes 4h 39m and costs £40 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Penrith?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Penrith via Glasgow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Belfast to Penrith?

The distance between Belfast and Penrith is 287 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Penrith without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 8h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Belfast to Penrith, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Penrith bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Penrith bus arrive?

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

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

Book your Belfast to Penrith bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Penrith?

There are 833+ hotels available in Penrith.

Belfast to Penrith - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Belfast to Penrith by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, 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 Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain
4h 51m
£42–202
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
8h 15m
Car ferry, Bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Glasgow Buchananbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 59m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
9h 32m
£84–315
Fly Belfast International Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BFS - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
4h 39m
£44–137
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 27m
£45–122
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain
4h 57m
£52–157
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 Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain
4h 49m
£50–193
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain
5h 24m
£48–183
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Glasgow to Penrithbus Ukn31
9h 40m
Bus and ferry, train via Ayr
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle / ...
9h 49m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Penrithcar
4h 53m
£64–87

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Penrith.

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Distance: 285.7 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Penrith. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, then take the train to Penrith North Lakes. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Penrith North Lakes via Glasgow Buchanan and Glasgow Central in around 8h 15m.

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