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 - £100 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 - £100.

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 53m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Belfast?

The distance between Cumbria and Belfast is 265 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 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m 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 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cumbria to Belfast by train, plane, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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 Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)GLA - BFS
5h 17m
£48–164
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow CentralLondon Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
9h 51m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminal923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
10h 29m
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
10h 29m
£88–345
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
5h 36m
£58–220
Line 508 bus, train, train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Brackenrigg Inn to Rail Station
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastle
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
6h 13m
£56–149
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarket
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)EDI - BHD
5h 50m
£64–280
Train, bus and ferry via Ayr
1. Take the train from Carlisle to AuchinleckCarlisle - Glasgow Central
2. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 45m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 53m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cumbria to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
4h 52m
£63–98

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Cumbria to Belfast.

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Distance: 263.9 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

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 Renfield Street, take the line 500 bus to Terminal Building, walk to Glasgow Airport (GLA) 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 Longthwaite road end to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 9h 51m.

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