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Compare bus, flight, and ferry for Belfast to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Belfast to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $37, and a flight costs an average of $34.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Flight | Bus |
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$75 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price | $76 Average price |
9h 0m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 33m Average total duration 12h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Belfast to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Belfast to Liverpool is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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How to travel from Belfast to Liverpool?
The cities of Belfast and Liverpool are only located 145 miles apart, but separated by the Irish Sea. Because of this geographic barrier, travel between the cities is restricted to air and water travel. Although there are no bus or train connections available, planes and ferries run between the cities on a daily basis. The trip takes as little as 50 minutes or as much as 8 hours, depending on the mode of transport.
What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Liverpool?
The cheapest way to travel from Belfast to Liverpool is in most cases by ferry. StenaLine has a direct connection between the cities, with ferries departing from the Port of Belfast and arriving at the Port of Birkenhead. The ferry reaches its destination in exactly eight hours. On most days, it departs two times, the morning ferry being the cheapest one. Flight tickets are typically slightly more expensive, but discount tickets are available on specific dates and times. Occasionally, it is possible to find a flight ticket that is cheaper or only slightly more expensive than a ferry ticket. As plane travel has the advantage of being much faster, it is well worth it to compare the ferry and flight ticket prices for your planned travel date before booking. Of course, the ferry has the added advantage of enabling passengers to take a vehicle.
What is the fastest way to travel from Belfast to Liverpool
The fastest way to get from Belfast to Liverpool is without a doubt by plane. EasyJet operates various daily flights between the two cities, with a flight duration of only 50 minutes. Flights depart from Belfast International Airport and arrive at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. Keep in mind that you’ll have to be at the airport at least 2 hours before departure. In addition, reserve some time for transferring from the airport to the city. Using public transport, it usually takes around 40 minutes to get from the airport to Liverpool city. Adding it all up, the travel time by plane is around two and a half hours.
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Travel from Belfast to Liverpool by plane
Flights between Belfast and Liverpool are operated by low-cost airline easyJet and available at attractive rates. EasyJet typically has a number of flights departing Belfast International Airport for Liverpool John Lennon Airport each day. The exact number of flights a day varies but usually ranges from three to six. Flights depart throughout the day, from morning until evening. The flight duration is always 50 minutes. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is located approximately four and a half miles from Liverpool city. At the airport, buses are available to take travelers to their final destination. The airport is served by multiple bus lines, headed for the city center and other destinations in the city. Another convenient option is to take a bus to Liverpool South Parkway rail station and take a train from there. The airport also has an on-demand minivan service, which allows multiple travelers to share rides.
Travel from Belfast to Liverpool by ferry
The ferry service between Belfast and Liverpool is operated exclusively by StenaLine. On most days, there are two ferries a day: one ferry that departs in the morning and arrives in the evening, and another ferry that departs in the evening and arrives the next morning. For an additional fee, it is possible to book a cabin. Both ferries take eight hours to reach Liverpool, but the basic fare for the morning ferry is lower than the basic fare for the evening ferry. On Mondays, the morning ferry isn’t available. On all other days, both ferries run. The ferry departs from the Port of Belfast and arrives at the Port of Birkenhead. The ferry terminal is located about five miles from Liverpool city center. By car or taxi, the trip across the river Mersey takes approximately 17 minutes. Alternately, it is possible to take a train to the city from Birkenhead Hamilton Square station, which is located a 15-minute walk from the ferry terminal. The train trip to the city center takes roughly half an hour.
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This is compared to other travel options from Belfast to Liverpool:
A flight is $3 (€2) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Belfast to Liverpool costing on average $37 (€29).
A flight is $40 (€31) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Belfast to Liverpool costing on average $73 (€58).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Ferry takes on average 8h 0m.
Bus takes on average 18h 15m.
- Around 4 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 ferries per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Belfast and Liverpool as scheduled services by bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Belfast International Airport and arrive in Liverpool John Lennon Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Belfast, Europa Buscentre and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Belfast and arrive in Liverpool (Port of Birkenhead).
- Travel with National Express to go to Liverpool by bus.
- Travel with Stena Line to go to Liverpool by ferry.
- Travel with easyJet, Aer Lingus to go to Liverpool by flight.
- 2 direct ferries per day with Stena Line.
- 4 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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