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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Runcorn is to car ferry and bus which costs £25 - £90 and takes 12h 47m.

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 £40 - £130.

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 34m.

How far is it from Belfast to Runcorn?

The distance between Belfast and Runcorn is 195 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 train and ferry which takes 10h 55m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 6m 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 2841+ hotels available in Runcorn.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Runcorn by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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 Runcorntrain
3h 6m
£42–112
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
2. Take the bus from Seacombe Ferry Terminal to Hood streetbus 423
12h 47m
£26–89
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 55m
£60–122
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 34m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2h 31m
£40–122
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
4h 46m
£42–248
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 15m
£47–169
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 45m
£42–134
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
4h 54m
£67–169
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
11h
£65–180
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Runcorncar
6h 36m
£63–122

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

26Weekly Services

10h 55mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Belfast to Runcorn.

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Distance: 193.9 mi
Duration: 3h 6m

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

easyJet flies from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL) 6 times a week.

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