How to travel from Belfast to Carlisle, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Carlisle is around 254km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Belfast to Carlisle by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Carlisle → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Dumfries Railway Station then take the train to Carlisle.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£23($27)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station and then to Carlisle.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost£27($32)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Carlisle.
- Duration4h 35m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£31($37)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Carlisle
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Carlisle by ferry, bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around £23 ($27) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £105 ($125).
The distance between Belfast and Carlisle is around 254km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 195km (121 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Belfast and Carlisle by ferry, bus and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Carlisle is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £105 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Carlisle is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around £23 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Carlisle. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Carlisle. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Glasgow (GLA) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Belfast to Carlisle. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Edinburgh (EDI) then take the train to Carlisle. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to Carlisle is Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) which is approximately 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle. Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Carlisle. We recommend that you take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Ayr station then take the train to Glasgow Central and then to Carlisle. instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Carlisle is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £55 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Carlisle
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train + 6 similar | 2h 20m | £105($125) | hourly | 347km (215 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 35m | £110($130) | every 2 hours | 391km (243 miles) |
| Fly to Glasgow (GLA), Train | 2h 50m | £95($115) | hourly | 382km (238 miles) |
| Fly to Edinburgh (EDI), Train | 3h 5m | £110($130) | every 2 hours | 431km (268 miles) |
| Fly to Newcastle (NCL), Train | 3h 15m | £115($140) | once daily | 432km (268 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 3h 50m | £105($125) | every 4 hours | 536km (333 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 3h 55m | £140($165) | hourly | 509km (316 miles) |
Ferry to Cairnryan, bus and train + 1 similar | 5h 55m | £23($27) | every 4 hours | 276km (171 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 6h 10m | £55($65) | once daily | 386km (240 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 6h 35m | £27($32) | every 20 mins | 372km (231 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 4h 35m | £31($37) | every 4 hours | 254km (158 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Carlisle
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
LNER
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Stena Line
Airports near Carlisle
The following major airports near Carlisle offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Carlisle
Teesside International Airport (MME)
- Distance
- 105km (66 miles) from Carlisle
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Carlisle