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 £40 - £75 and takes 10h 26m.

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 30m and costs £35 - £180.

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 Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Runcorn High Street- Stand A via Buchanan Bus Station, Shudehill Interchange and Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.

How far is it from Belfast to Runcorn?

The distance between Belfast and Runcorn is 196 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 26m and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m 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, Europa Buscentre 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 2766+ hotels available in Runcorn.

Belfast to Runcorn - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Runcorn 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
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1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Runcorntrain
3h 15m
£37–160
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 26m
£42–75
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
10h 46m
£89–150
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 Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
13h 21m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2h 30m
£37–180
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
4h 45m
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 Crewe to Runcorntrain
4h 18m
£42–178
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 Crewe to Runcorntrain
4h 58m
£44–178
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 Runcorntrain
5h 7m
£42–173
Train, ferry via Holyhead
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 Chestertrain
10h 54m
£69–115
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Runcorncar
6h 36m
£86–132

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

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10h 26mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Runcorn.

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Distance: 194.4 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h. Alternatively, easyJet flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) 6 times a week.

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