What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to St Helens?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to St Helens is to train and car ferry which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to St Helens?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to St Helens is to fly and train which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and St Helens?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at St Helens Central Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Wigan Rail Stations. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

Is there a direct ferry between Belfast and St Helens?

No, there is no direct ferry from Belfast to St Helens. However, there are services departing from Belfast and arriving at Liverpool via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 13m.

How far is it from Belfast to St Helens?

The distance between Belfast and St Helens is 205 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to St Helens without a car is to train and car ferry via Glasgow which takes 11h 10m and costs £160 - £480.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to St Helens?

It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Belfast to St Helens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to St Helens bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to St Helens bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near St Helens?

There are 2540+ hotels available in St Helens.

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

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There are 10 ways to get from Belfast to St Helens by plane, train, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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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 Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens Centraltrain
3h 46m
£40–123
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 59m
£33–46
Train, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Westerntrain
11h 10m
£164–472
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
11h 13m
£39–104
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 Uk030
12h 10m
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 Manchester Airport to St Helens Junctiontrain
3h 39m
£49–134
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 Liverpool Lime Street to St Helens Centraltrain
3h 11m
£43–128
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 Manchester Airport to St Helens Junctiontrain
4h 9m
£41–124
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
5h 26m
£44–244
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to St Helenscar
6h 16m
£81–308

Belfast to St Helens by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

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11h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 203.3 mi
Duration: 3h 46m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £36–100 and the journey takes 8h.

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