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How to get fromBelfast International Airport to Carlisleby plane, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Belfast International Airport to Carlisle by plane, train, busferry, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Newcastle, train

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    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BFS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3h 9m
    £52–149

  2. Bus and ferry, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    9h 31m

  3. Car ferry, bus, train via Glasgow

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    10h 1m
    £69–167

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Carlislecar car
    4h 29m
    £56–268

  5. Fly to Glasgow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane plane BFS - GLA
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain train
    2h 34m
    £58–171

  6. Fly to Edinburgh Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BFS - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain train
    3h 10m
    £60–143

  7. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BFS - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Carlisletrain train
    3h 56m
    £66–168

  8. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus bus Ukn31
    10h 28m

  9. Bus and ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain train Glasgow Central - Carlisle
    10h 33m

  10. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    3. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    10h 50m

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 249.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 9m

What companies run services between Belfast International Airport, Northern Ireland and Carlisle, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast International Airport to Carlisle. However, you can fly to Newcastle (NCL), walk to Newcastle Airport, take the subway to Central Station, walk to Newcastle, then take the train to Carlisle. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Carlisle via Nelson Street Bus Lane, Nelson Street, Stena Line terminus, Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Ayr, Carrick Street, Ashgrove Street, Ayr, and Glasgow Central in around 9h 31m.

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