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

The cheapest way to get from Birkenhead to Belfast is to car ferry which costs £45 - £75 and takes 8h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Birkenhead to Belfast is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Birkenhead and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

How far is it from Birkenhead to Belfast?

The distance between Birkenhead and Belfast is 194 miles.

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

The best way to get from Birkenhead to Belfast without a car is to car ferry which takes 8h 8m and costs £45 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Birkenhead to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birkenhead to Belfast bus from?

Birkenhead to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Birkenhead to Belfast bus arrive?

Birkenhead to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Belfast.

Birkenhead to Belfast - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and ferry

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

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

Train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2h 53m
£36–156
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 5m
£33–153
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
8h 8m
£49–72
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
9h 57m
£91–146
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
14h 8m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3h 50m
£36–154
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2h 38m
£37–177
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
4h 50m
£42–182
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
4h 48m
£51–225

Birkenhead to Belfast by train, ferry, foot, and tram

26Weekly Services

9h 57mAverage Duration

£91Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

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

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