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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Cumbriaby car ferry, bus, train, busferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Cumbria by car ferry, bus, train, busferry, or car

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  1. Car ferry, bus, train

    best
    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 Penrith North Lakestrain train
    10h 31m
    £73–146

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Cumbriacar car
    4h 53m
    £61–278

  3. 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 59m

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Larne Harbourtrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    11h 3m
    £132–408

  5. 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
    11h 47m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 261 mi
  • Duration: 10h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Cumbria. However, you can take the line 96 bus to Stena Line terminus, walk to Port Of Belfast, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, walk to Ferry Terminal, take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station, take the bus to Central Station, walk to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, walk to Rail Station, then take the line 508 bus to Brackenrigg Inn. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Longthwaite road end via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, Auchinleck, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 10h 59m.

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