What is the cheapest way to get from St Helens to Belfast?

The cheapest way to get from St Helens to Belfast is to car ferry which costs £40 - £90 and takes 11h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Helens to Belfast?

The fastest way to get from St Helens to Belfast is to train and fly which takes 3h 19m and costs £40 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between St Helens and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from St Helens to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Chalon Way West and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

How far is it from St Helens to Belfast?

The distance between St Helens and Belfast is 205 miles.

How do I travel from St Helens to Belfast without a car?

The best way to get from St Helens to Belfast without a car is to car ferry which takes 11h 24m and costs £40 - £90.

How long does it take to get from St Helens to Belfast?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from St Helens to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Helens to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the St Helens to Belfast bus arrive?

St Helens to Belfast bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 10 ways to get from St Helens 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 Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
3h 23m
£37–150
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from St Helens Junction to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
3h 38m
£35–124
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
11h 24m
£43–88
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western 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
11h 36m
£95–417
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
13h 34m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3h 34m
£39–168
Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from St Helens Central to Liverpool Lime Street
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
3h 19m
£40–199
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Newton-le-Willows to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
4h 58m
£65–237
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
5h 31m
£46–194
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from St Helens to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 14m
£85–239

St Helens to Belfast by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

14Weekly Services

11h 24mAverage Duration

£43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from St Helens to Belfast.

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Distance: 204.3 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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