What is the cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Northern Ireland?

The cheapest way to get from Carnforth to Northern Ireland is to train and bus and car ferry which costs £45 - £130 and takes 14h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carnforth to Northern Ireland?

The fastest way to get from Carnforth to Northern Ireland is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs £55 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Carnforth and Northern Ireland?

No, there is no direct bus from Carnforth to Northern Ireland. However, there are services departing from New Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Bus Station, Underpass and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 24m.

How far is it from Carnforth to Northern Ireland?

The distance between Carnforth and Northern Ireland is 244 miles.

How do I travel from Carnforth to Northern Ireland without a car?

The best way to get from Carnforth to Northern Ireland without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry via Glasgow which takes 10h 36m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Carnforth to Northern Ireland?

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Carnforth to Northern Ireland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carnforth to Northern Ireland bus from?

Carnforth to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Underpass station.

Where does the Carnforth to Northern Ireland bus arrive?

Carnforth to Northern Ireland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Northern Ireland?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Northern Ireland.

Carnforth to Northern Ireland - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and Bus

There are 11 ways to get from Carnforth to Northern Ireland by train, plane, bus, car ferry, busferry, 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 Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3h 56m
£59–181
Train, bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Prestontrain
2. Take the train from Preston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Seacombe Ferry Terminalbus 423
4. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
14h 46m
£45–127
Train, Bus, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Lancaster 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 36m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lancaster 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
10h 59m
£137–444
Bus, bus and ferry via Underpass
1. Take the bus from Underpass to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk030
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
12h 24m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 16m
£53–150
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Carnforth to Shipleytrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
4h 13m
£86–202
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
4h 47m
£55–147
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Lancaster to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
4h 26m
£54–168
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
12h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Carnforth to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5h 24m
£48–101

Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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1h 7mAverage Duration

£25Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Carnforth to Northern Ireland.

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Distance: 242.2 mi
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Carnforth, England and Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Carnforth to Northern Ireland. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carnforth to Donegall Place via Lancaster, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 10h 36m.

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