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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Merseyside is to train and car ferry which costs £30 - £50 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Merseyside is to fly and train which takes 2h 55m and costs £40 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Bidston Interchange via Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station, Southport Interchange and The Metquarter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 9m.

Is there a direct ferry between Belfast and Merseyside?

No, there is no direct ferry from Belfast to Merseyside. However, there are services departing from Belfast and arriving at Liverpool via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

How far is it from Belfast to Merseyside?

The distance between Belfast and Merseyside is 198 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Merseyside without a car is to car ferry which takes 9h 57m and costs £35 - £95.

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

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Belfast to Merseyside, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Merseyside bus from?

Belfast to Merseyside bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Merseyside bus arrive?

Belfast to Merseyside bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Merseyside?

There are 2222+ hotels available in Merseyside.

Belfast to Merseyside - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Belfast to Merseyside by plane, train, car ferry, ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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Fly Belfast International Airport to Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BFS - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool James Street to Bidstontrain
3h 30m
£41–116
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Larne to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
3. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry
10h 50m
£34–49
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry
9h 57m
£37–93
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain Ic / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
3. Take the train from Holyhead to Shottontrain
10h 40m
£70–131
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from The Metquarter to Bidston Interchangebus 407
14h 9m
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)plane BHD - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool James Street to Bidstontrain
2h 55m
£40–121
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 58m
£49–152
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
3. Take the train from Liverpool Central Loop Line to Bidstontrain
4h 28m
£46–147
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
5h 10m
£41–217
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
5h 37m
£70–173
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Merseysidecar
6h 51m
£86–308

Belfast to Merseyside by bus, car ferry, foot, and train

14Weekly Services

9h 57mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 196.7 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £36–90 and the journey takes 8h.

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