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How to get fromNorthern Ireland to Lake District (Land)by train, car ferry, taxi, busferry, car, plane, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Lake District (Land) by train, car ferry, taxi, busferry, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, car ferry, taxi

    best
    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
    6. Take the taxi from Penrith North Lakes to Lake District (Land)taxi taxi
    10h 10m
    £181–475

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Lake District (Land)car car
    5h 22m
    £61–278

  3. Bus and ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Annantrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Annan to Christies Newsagentstaxi taxi
    11h 30m

  4. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane BHD - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    6h 28m
    £82–189

  5. 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 Glasgow Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    11h 11m
    £133–412

  6. 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 Bus Stationbus bus 595 / ...
    12h 3m

  7. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train, bus, line 78 bus

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane plane BHD - EDI
    2. Take the train from Haymarket to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus
    6h 31m
    £87–194

  8. Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train, bus, line 78 bus

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BFS - NCL
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to National Trust car parkbus bus
    6h 58m
    £72–179

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Northern Ireland to Lake District (Land).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 310.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 10m

What companies run services between Northern Ireland and Lake District (Land), England?

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Lake District (Land). However, you can take the train to Larne Harbour, walk to Larne, take the car ferry to Cairnryan, take the taxi to Stranraer, take the train to Ayr, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Penrith North Lakes, then take the taxi to Lake District (Land). Alternatively, 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 Annan, take the taxi to Christies Newsagents, take the line 554 bus to Bus Station, then take the line 78 bus to National Trust car park.

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