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

The cheapest way to get from Whitehaven to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which costs £40 - £95 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitehaven to Belfast is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 9m and costs £40 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Whitehaven and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitehaven to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Opera Bingo and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via B&M Bargains, Bus Station and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.

How far is it from Whitehaven to Belfast?

The distance between Whitehaven and Belfast is 309 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitehaven to Belfast without a car is to train and Bus and car ferry via Glasgow which takes 10h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Whitehaven to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitehaven to Belfast bus from?

Whitehaven to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from B&M Bargains station.

Where does the Whitehaven to Belfast bus arrive?

Whitehaven to Belfast bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Market Hall station.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast.

Whitehaven to Belfast - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, Bus, and car ferry

There are 11 ways to get from Whitehaven to Belfast by train, plane, bus, car ferry, 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, train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
6h 15m
£73–183
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitehaven to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
5h 9m
£42–93
Train, Bus, car ferry via Glasgow
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
10h 43m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
11h 7m
£110–437
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain
3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
11h 14m
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
5h 43m
£73–219
Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
5h 23m
£78–250
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
6h 14m
£89–184
Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain
3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
5h 59m
£88–190
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
11h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from B&M Bargains to Market Hallbus 300
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 181 / ...
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
12h 35m

Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Whitehaven to Belfast.

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Distance: 307.2 mi
Duration: 6h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Whitehaven to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitehaven to Castlecourt via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Glasgow Buchanan, Cairnryan Stena Terminal, Cairnryan, Port Of Belfast, and Stena Line terminus in around 10h 43m.

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