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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Patterdale is to car ferry and drive which costs £60 - £280 and takes 4h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Patterdale is to car ferry and drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Patterdale?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Patterdale. However, there are services departing from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arriving at Patterdale Hotel via Buchanan Bus Station, La Mexxaluna and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.

How far is it from Belfast to Patterdale?

The distance between Belfast and Patterdale is 243 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Patterdale without a car is to bus and ferry and train which takes 11h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Belfast to Patterdale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Patterdale bus from?

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

Where does the Belfast to Patterdale bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Patterdale?

There are 857+ hotels available in Patterdale.

Belfast to Patterdale - 4 ways to travel via train, bus and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Patterdale by busferry, train, car ferry, car, or bus

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Bus and ferry, train
best
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain Glasgow Central - Carlisle
11h 20m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Patterdalecar
4h 59m
£61–278
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain Re
2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
3. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Centraltrain
4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain
11h 32m
£143–422
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 Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
12h 1m

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Distance: 241.9 mi
Duration: 11h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Patterdale. However, you can take the vehicle to Ayr, walk to Ayr Bus Station, take the line 43 bus to Well Road, walk to Auchinleck, take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Patterdale Hotel. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Patterdale Hotel via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Glasgow Central, Penrith North Lakes, Rail Station, Troutbeck Inn, and Troutbeck Hotel in around 11h 32m.

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