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

The cheapest way to get from Cockermouth to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cockermouth to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 55m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cockermouth and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Cockermouth to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Main Street and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Halston Hotel and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.

How far is it from Cockermouth to Belfast?

The distance between Cockermouth and Belfast is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cockermouth to Belfast without a car is to bus and train and bus and ferry via Stranraer which takes 11h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Cockermouth to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cockermouth to Belfast bus from?

Cockermouth to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Main Street station.

Where does the Cockermouth to Belfast bus arrive?

Cockermouth to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Belfast.

Cockermouth to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Cockermouth to Belfast by car, bus, car ferry, train, plane, 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.

Drive, bus, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Cockermouth to Carlingwark Streetcar
2. Take the bus from Carlingwark Street to Port Rodiebus 500
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
8h 47m
Bus, train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
6h 18m
£51–144
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cockermouth to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4h 55m
£63–93
Bus, train, bus and ferry via Stranraer
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
4. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 23m
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 25m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus 600
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 26m
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
5h 53m
£60–212
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
6h 18m
£60–212
Bus, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
6h 9m
£58–248
Bus, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Main Street to Market Hallbus
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
5h 39m
£62–248

Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 193.7 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Cockermouth to Belfast. However, you can drive to Carlingwark Street, take the bus to Port Rodie, walk to Port Rodie Ferry Terminal, take the line 360 bus to Stena Terminal, walk to Cairnryan, take the car ferry to Belfast, walk to Stena Line terminus, then take the line 96 bus to Castlecourt. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Cockermouth to Belfast via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 4h 55m.

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