What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to St Bees Head?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to St Bees Head is to fly and train which costs £55 - £130 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to St Bees Head?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to St Bees Head is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 32m and costs £70 - £120.

How far is it from Belfast to St Bees Head?

The distance between Belfast and St Bees Head is 282 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to St Bees Head without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to St Bees Head without a car is to car ferry and Bus and train which takes 10h 52m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Belfast to St Bees Head?

It takes approximately 10h 52m to get from Belfast to St Bees Head, including transfers.

Where can I stay near St Bees Head?

There are 541+ hotels available in St Bees Head.

Belfast to St Bees Head - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and Bus

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to St Bees Head by car ferry, bus, train, busferry, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, Bus, train
best
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 Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to St Beestrain
10h 52m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to St Beestrain
7h 8m
£55–122
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to St Beestrain
11h 6m
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 Carlisletrain
5. Take the train from Carlisle to St Beestrain
11h 26m
£108–451
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to St Bees Headcar
5h 32m
£71–117
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 595 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
12h 2m
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 Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to St Beestrain
6h 33m
£64–242
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to St Beestrain
6h 3m
£67–272
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 Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to St Beestrain
6h 42m
£71–242

Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL) flights

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55 minAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Belfast to St Bees Head.

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Distance: 280 mi
Duration: 10h 52m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and St Bees Head, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to St Bees Head. However, you can take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Cairnryan Stena Terminal, take the bus to Glasgow Buchanan, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to St Bees, then take the taxi to St Bees Head. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to St Bees Head via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, Auchinleck, Carlisle, and St Bees in around 11h 6m.

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