What is the cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Belfast is to car ferry which costs £22 - £80 and takes 11h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from Ellesmere Port to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 38m and costs £35 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Ellesmere Port and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Ellesmere Port to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Queen Square Bus Station, Duke Street, Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 1m.

How far is it from Ellesmere Port to Belfast?

The distance between Ellesmere Port and Belfast is 207 miles.

How do I travel from Ellesmere Port to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from Ellesmere Port to Belfast without a car is to car ferry which takes 11h 45m and costs £22 - £80.

How long does it take to get from Ellesmere Port to Belfast?

It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Ellesmere Port to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ellesmere Port to Belfast bus from?

Ellesmere Port to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, depart from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Ellesmere Port to Belfast bus arrive?

Ellesmere Port to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire, arrive at Hood street station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Belfast.

Ellesmere Port to Belfast - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Ellesmere Port to Belfast by train, plane, car ferry, bus, 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 Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3h 58m
£41–122
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
11h 45m
£22–76
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay 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
12h 14m
£154–471
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange to Hood streetbus 1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
16h 1m
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
3h 38m
£39–143
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 33m
£55–174
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Ellesmere Port to Liverpool Central Loop Linetrain
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 59m
£50–153
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
5h 50m
£46–148
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
5h 43m
£91–215
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Ellesmere Port to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 41m
£65–128

Ellesmere Port to Belfast by bus, foot, and car ferry

14Weekly Services

11h 45mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 206 mi
Duration: 3h 58m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £18–70 and the journey takes 8h.

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