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 £35 - £90 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 £35 - £90.

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 32m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Belfast?

The distance between Cumbria and Belfast is 296 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 car ferry which takes 10h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 490+ hotels available in Belfast.

Cumbria to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, line 508 bus, plane, and Bus

There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria to Belfast by bus, train, plane, 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.

Line 508 bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Brackenrigg Inn 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
6h 1m
£65–174
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Cumbria to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
4h 52m
£39–89
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 23m
Train, car 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 car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
10h 49m
£132–417
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
11h 20m
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 25m
£78–189
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 37m
£71–200
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 57m
£66–179
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 48m
£86–190
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 32m

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

19Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Belfast.

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Distance: 293.8 mi
Duration: 6h 1m

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 Carlisle, take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brackenrigg Inn to Castlecourt via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 10h 23m.

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