What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Liverpool?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Liverpool is to car ferry which costs £18 - £70 and takes 9h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Liverpool?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Liverpool is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station and Manchester Airport The Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 30m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Liverpool?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Liverpool is 193 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Liverpool without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Liverpool without a car is to car ferry which takes 9h 17m and costs £18 - £70.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Liverpool?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Northern Ireland to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Liverpool bus from?

Northern Ireland to Liverpool bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Liverpool bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Liverpool bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2171+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Northern Ireland to Liverpool - 10 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Liverpool by plane, car ferry, train, ferry, busferry, bus, 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.

Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
3h 15m
£34–105
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
9h 17m
£18–70
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain
10h 19m
£62–125
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Manchester Airport The Stationbus 181
3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus 171 / ...
14h 30m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2h 40m
£30–125
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3h 32m
£46–156
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
4h 2m
£43–136
Fly City Of Derry Airport to Liverpool
1. Fly from City Of Derry Airport (LDY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LDY - LPL
3h 10m
£27–257
Train to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Portadown to Dublin Connollytrain
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
5h 12m
£37–139
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Liverpoolcar
6h 49m
£56–122

Northern Ireland to Liverpool by bus and car ferry

14Weekly Services

9h 17mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Liverpool.

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Distance: 192.1 mi
Duration: 3h 15m

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

easyJet flies from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £18–70 and the journey takes 8h.

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