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How to get fromPenrith to Belfastby train, plane, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Penrith to Belfast by train, plane, busferry, car ferry, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

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    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    4h 19m
    £65–166

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Penrith to Glasgowbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    10h
    £17–24

  3. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    8h 58m
    £40–72

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    5. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train Re
    9h 47m
    £134–399

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Penrith to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    4h 46m
    £61–273

  6. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    4h 27m
    £76–175

  7. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    4h 43m
    £70–159

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    4h 22m
    £67–159

  9. Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane NCL - BFS
    5h 29m
    £66–161

  10. Train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
    2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LPL - BHD
    4h 32m
    £70–196

Penrith to Belfast by train, bus, and busferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Penrith to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Manchester Airport, walk to Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, then take the line 600 bus to Queens Square. Alternatively, you can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Belfast, Europa Buscentre via Glasgow Central, Waterloo Lane, Buchanan Bus Station, and Glasgow Buchanan in around 8h 58m.

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