Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Belfast

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Whitehaven to Belfast by train, plane, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane NCL - BFS
    6h 7m
    £76–199

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Whitehaven to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    5h 10m
    £64–279

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train
    4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    6. Take the train from Larne Harbour to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain train Re
    10h 47m
    £136–448

  4. Train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Auchinlecktrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Ayr to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    10h 55m

  5. Train, bus, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    11h 53m

  6. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane GLA - BHD
    5h 12m
    £86–251

  7. Train, train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane GLA - BFS
    5h 33m
    £80–215

  8. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane EDI - BHD
    5h 52m
    £89–206

  9. Train, train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Haymarkettrain train
    3. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane EDI - BFS
    6h 8m
    £84–190

  10. Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from Whitehaven to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane MAN - BHD
    6h 33m
    £94–226

  11. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    12h 30m

  12. Bus, train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Main Street to Bus Stationbus bus 600
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus bus 500
    4. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    12h 43m

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket£29Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Whitehaven to Belfast.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 307.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

There is no direct connection from Whitehaven to Belfast. However, you can take the train to Carlisle, take the train to Newcastle, walk to Central Station, take the subway to Newcastle Airport, walk to Newcastle (NCL) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Ulster University Belfast. Alternatively, you can take a train from Whitehaven to Belfast Lanyon Place via Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, Larne, and Larne Harbour in around 10h 47m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides