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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Runcorn is to car ferry which costs £45 - £90 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Runcorn is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs £45 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Runcorn?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Runcorn. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Liverpool, Liverpool One. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.

How far is it from Belfast to Runcorn?

The distance between Belfast and Runcorn is 165 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Runcorn without a car is to car ferry which takes 10h 32m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Belfast to Runcorn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Runcorn bus from?

Belfast to Runcorn bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Belfast to Runcorn bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Runcorn?

There are 2705+ hotels available in Runcorn.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to Runcorn 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
£45–200
Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Runcorn
3h 16m
£37–180
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
10h 32m
£46–85
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
11h 15m
£73–112
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
12h 39m
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 26m
£45–243
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 Crewe to Runcorn
4h 15m
£47–216
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 Crewe to Runcorn
4h 55m
£41–146
Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BFS - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Runcorn
5h 4m
£54–194
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Runcorn
6h 34m
£86–247

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

14Weekly Services

10h 32mAverage Duration

£46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 164.4 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Runcorn, 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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