How to travel from Liverpool to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Liverpool and Belfast is around 237km (147 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 30m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Liverpool to Belfast by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → Liverpool if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly
Take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration1h 30m
- Flight time50min
- Typical cost£160($190)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration7hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£72($85)
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
1 similiar route
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Holyhead then take a ferry to Dublin then take the train to Belfast Central.
- Duration8h 20m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost£78($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Liverpool and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Liverpool to Belfast by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the bus which costs around £48 ($57) and will take around 3h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 1h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £160 ($190).
The distance between Liverpool and Belfast is around 237km (147 miles).
It takes around 7hrs to get from Liverpool and Belfast by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Liverpool to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 1h 30m and will set you back approx £160 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Liverpool and Belfast is to fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around £48 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Liverpool and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Liverpool and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 1h 30m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Liverpool and Belfast. The ferry typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company run the ferry services between Liverpool and Belfast. Ferries run 3 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Liverpool to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Liverpool South Parkway then fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) 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 Liverpool to Belfast. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Liverpool to Belfast is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around £72 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Liverpool and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Liverpool South Parkway, Fly + 5 similar | 1h 30m | £160($190) | hourly | 264km (164 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 2h 10m | £87($105) | hourly | 311km (193 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, Fly | 2h 50m | £150($175) | hourly | 347km (215 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 3h 10m | £48($57) | hourly | 397km (246 miles) |
| Train to Manchester Airport, Fly | 3h 20m | £105($125) | hourly | 394km (245 miles) |
| Train to Leeds, Fly | 3h 40m | £125($145) | hourly | 425km (264 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 7hrs | £72($85) | 3 times a week | 237km (147 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 10h 50m | £52($62) | once daily | 587km (365 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 20m | £78($90) | 4 times a day | 461km (286 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Liverpool and Belfast
Train operators
London Midland
East Midlands Railways
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Aircoach
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast