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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Whitehaven is to car ferry and drive which costs £60 - £100 and takes 5h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Whitehaven is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 18m and costs £60 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Tangier Street via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Trinity Baptist church. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

How far is it from Belfast to Whitehaven?

The distance between Belfast and Whitehaven is 275 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Whitehaven without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 15m and costs £60 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Belfast to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Whitehaven bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Whitehaven bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 380+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Belfast to Whitehaven - 9 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Belfast to Whitehaven by car ferry, bus, train, busferry, ferry, 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 Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
10h 15m
£62–155
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 Whitehaventrain
6h 43m
£46–148
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 Whitehaventrain
10h 32m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryanferry
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 Whitehaventrain
10h 50m
£87–374
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitehavencar
5h 18m
£61–97
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 Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Trinity Baptist churchbus 300
11h 21m
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 Whitehaventrain
5h 27m
£49–236
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 Whitehaventrain
6h 7m
£48–201
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 Whitehaventrain
6h 5m
£54–186

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

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55 minAverage Duration

£23Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast to Whitehaven.

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Distance: 273.7 mi
Duration: 10h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Whitehaven. 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 Stena Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Carlisle, then take the train to Whitehaven. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Whitehaven via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, Auchinleck, and Carlisle in around 10h 32m.

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