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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Downpatrick is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £100 and takes 4h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Downpatrick is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 56m and costs £60 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Downpatrick?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Halston Hotel and arriving at Church Street via Glasgow Buchanan and Adelaide Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Downpatrick?

The distance between Carlisle and Downpatrick is 293 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Downpatrick without a car is to train and bus and bus and ferry which takes 9h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Carlisle to Downpatrick, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Downpatrick bus from?

Carlisle to Downpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Carlisle to Downpatrick bus arrive?

Carlisle to Downpatrick bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Downpatrick?

There are 327+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

Carlisle to Downpatrick - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 215 bus

There are 10 ways to get from Carlisle to Downpatrick by train, plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, or car

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 Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)EDI - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Street
5h 29m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Carlisle to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
3. Drive from Belfast to Downpatrick
4h 56m
£62–96
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
3. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
9h 40m
Train, Bus, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
10h 21m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
3. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
5h 2m
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Street
5h 57m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Street
5h 23m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)GLA - BHD
3. Take the bus from Adelaide Street to Church Street
4h 51m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfries
2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodie500
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
10h 6m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
10h 11m

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

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Downpatrick.

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Distance: 291.2 mi
Duration: 5h 29m

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

There is no direct connection from Carlisle to Downpatrick. However, you can take the train to Haymarket, walk to Haymarket, take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Grand Central Bus Stand 10, walk to Grand Central Station Stand 21, then take the line 215 bus to Church Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Church Street via Dumfries, Dumfries station, Port Rodie, Stena Terminal, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 9h 40m.

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