What is the cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Whitehaven?

The cheapest way to get from Northern Ireland to Whitehaven is to car ferry and drive which costs £60 - £280 and takes 5h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Whitehaven?

The fastest way to get from Northern Ireland to Whitehaven is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 11m and costs £60 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Northern Ireland and Whitehaven?

No, there is no direct bus from Northern Ireland to Whitehaven. However, there are services departing from Victoria Square Victoria Street and arriving at Duke Street via Belfast Stena Line Terminus, Buchanan Bus Station, Bus Station and Main Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from Northern Ireland to Whitehaven?

The distance between Northern Ireland and Whitehaven is 276 miles.

How do I travel from Northern Ireland to Whitehaven without a car?

The best way to get from Northern Ireland to Whitehaven without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 10h 23m and costs £70 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Northern Ireland to Whitehaven?

It takes approximately 10h 23m to get from Northern Ireland to Whitehaven, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northern Ireland to Whitehaven bus from?

Northern Ireland to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Northern Ireland to Whitehaven bus arrive?

Northern Ireland to Whitehaven bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Whitehaven?

There are 607+ hotels available in Whitehaven.

Northern Ireland to Whitehaven - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Northern Ireland to Whitehaven by car ferry, bus, train, busferry, car, or plane

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Car ferry, bus, train
best
1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
2. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
4. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
10h 23m
£74–175
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Whitehavencar
5h 11m
£61–278
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Ayrbusferry 923
2. Take the train from Auchinleck to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
10h 39m
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 Ayrtrain
4. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain
5. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
6. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
10h 59m
£149–458
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Halston Hotelbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Main Streetbus 600
11h 57m
Fly Belfast International Airport to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BFS - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
6h 40m
£77–198
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
5h 43m
£80–244
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Whitehaventrain
6h 11m
£86–199

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

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Distance: 274 mi
Duration: 10h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Northern Ireland to Whitehaven. 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 Carlisle, then take the train to Whitehaven. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Whitehaven via Ayr, Ayr Bus Station, Well Road, Auchinleck, and Carlisle in around 10h 39m.

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