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 - £85 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 £45 - £230.

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 Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

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 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m 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 Buchanan Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Liverpool to Belfast?

Book your Liverpool to Belfast bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 10 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 Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
2h 55m
£38–176
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
9h 14m
£35–85
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
10h 53m
£95–147
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 10m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2h 38m
£47–227
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3h 10m
£43–181
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Edge Hill Station to Manchester Airport The Station
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3h 26m
£36–120
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
4h 53m
£63–233
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
4h 50m
£44–182
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 26m
£88–244

Liverpool to Belfast by car ferry and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 14mAverage Duration

£35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.8 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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 £35–85 and the journey takes 8h. Alternatively, easyJet flies from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) twice daily.

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