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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £60 - £95 and takes 4h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 52m and costs £60 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Bus Station, Halston Hotel and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Belfast?

The distance between Cumbria and Belfast is 270 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Belfast without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 52m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Cumbria to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Belfast bus from?

Cumbria to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Halston Hotel station.

Where does the Cumbria to Belfast bus arrive?

Cumbria to Belfast bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1235+ hotels available in Belfast.

Cumbria to Belfast - 12 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry, and Bus

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

Train, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
9h 52m
Line 508 bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ullswater Guest House to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
5h 55m
£50–146
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes 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 26m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larneferry
10h 50m
£79–322
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cumbria to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4h 52m
£63–94
Train, bus and ferry via Ayr
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain Carlisle - Glasgow Central
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 23m
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
11h 31m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
5h 33m
£52–220
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
5h 47m
£55–219
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
5h 20m
£51–159
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
5h 45m
£64–270
Line 508 bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Ullswater Guest House to Rail Stationbus
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quaytrain
3. Take the train from Warrington Central to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
5h 54m
£59–213

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

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cumbria to Belfast.

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Distance: 268.8 mi
Duration: 9h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Cumbria to Belfast. However, you can take the line 508 bus to Rail Station, walk to Penrith North Lakes, take the train to Glasgow Central, walk to Glasgow Buchanan, then take the vehicle to Belfast, Europa Buscentre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Castlecourt via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 10h 26m.

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