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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Belfast is to car ferry which costs £35 - £60 and takes 9h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Belfast is to fly which takes 2h 38m and costs £35 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Belfast?

The distance between Liverpool and Belfast is 194 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Belfast without a car is to car ferry which takes 9h 14m and costs £35 - £60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Liverpool to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Belfast bus from?

Liverpool to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Liverpool to Belfast bus arrive?

Liverpool to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1255+ hotels available in Belfast.

Liverpool to Belfast - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Liverpool to Belfast by train, plane, car ferry, 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 Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2h 53m
£36–156
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 5m
£33–153
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
9h 14m
£35–60
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyheadtrain
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+Iferry 0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Great Centraltrain
10h 4m
£92–147
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
14h 8m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
3h 50m
£36–154
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2h 38m
£37–177
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
4h 50m
£42–182
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
6h 28m
£87–128

Liverpool to Belfast by car ferry and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 14mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Belfast.

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h. Alternatively, easyJet flies from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) 6 times a week.

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