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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Belfast is to train and fly which costs £40 - £100 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 54m and costs £60 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Belfast?

The distance between Carlisle and Belfast is 158 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Belfast without a car is to bus and bus and ferry which takes 9h 5m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Carlisle to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Belfast bus from?

Carlisle to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where does the Carlisle to Belfast bus arrive?

Carlisle to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Glasgow station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Carlisle to Belfast?

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Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Belfast.

Carlisle to Belfast - 12 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Carlisle to Belfast by car, car ferry, bus, busferry, train, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Carlisle to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4h 26m
£62–99
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
4h 41m
£44–99
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Glasgowbus Ukn31
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
9h 5m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 14m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
9h 39m
£93–420
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
9h 6m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
9h 23m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
4h 16m
£59–203
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
4h
£58–214
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
4h 15m
£60–224
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3h 54m
£64–265
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 34m
£57–184

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Carlisle to Belfast.

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Distance: 157 mi
Duration: 4h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Belfast. However, you can drive to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, then drive to Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 5m.

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