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

The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Belfast is to car ferry which costs £40 - £95 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Widnes to Belfast is to fly which takes 2h 41m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Widnes and Belfast?

No, there is no direct bus from Widnes to Belfast. However, there are services departing from Green Oaks and arriving at Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Liverpool, Liverpool One and Glasgow Buchanan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 31m.

How far is it from Widnes to Belfast?

The distance between Widnes and Belfast is 192 miles.

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

The best way to get from Widnes to Belfast without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 27m and costs £85 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Widnes to Belfast, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Widnes to Belfast bus from?

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

Where does the Widnes to Belfast bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Widnes to Belfast by plane, train, ferry, car 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.

Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
2h 57m
£35–125
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 27m
£89–147
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
12h 4m
£40–94
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 31m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2h 41m
£45–186
Line 110 bus to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4h 4m
£44–184
Line 110 bus, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Doctors Pub to Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G
2. Take the train from Warrington Central to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
4h 20m
£37–133
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Runcorn to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
4h 27m
£58–248
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 53m
£42–141
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Widnes to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 23m
£88–244

Widnes to Belfast by train, ferry, foot, and bus

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10h 27mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 191.2 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

easyJet flies from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 8h.

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