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 - £95 and takes 4h 57m.

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 57m and costs £60 - £95.

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 St.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 23m.

How far is it from Carlisle to Downpatrick?

The distance between Carlisle and Downpatrick is 268 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 ferry which takes 10h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m 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 333+ hotels available in Downpatrick.

Carlisle to Downpatrick - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and line 215 bus

There are 11 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 George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
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1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
3. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Church Streetbus
5h 14m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
cheapest
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
5h 50m
£52–225
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
10h 18m
Train, Bus, car ferry via Glasgow
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
10h 33m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Carlisle to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
3. Drive from Belfast to Downpatrickcar
4h 57m
£61–90
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Streetbus
6h 9m
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Streetbus
5h 46m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, line 215 bus
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Church Streetbus
5h 48m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, line 215 bus
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
3. Take the bus from Adelaide St. to Church Streetbus
5h 10m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
10h 23m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
2. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
10h 53m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Downpatrick.

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Distance: 266.8 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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 George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Donegall Square South, walk to Adelaide St., then take the line 215 bus to Church Street. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlisle to Church Street via Auchinleck, Well Road, Ayr Bus Station, Ayr, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 10h 18m.

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