The average train between Carrickfergus and Castlerock takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Carrickfergus to Castlerock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Carrickfergus and Castlerock. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrickfergus is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Castlerock at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus station and arriving at Castlerock station via Castlerock. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Carrickfergus to Castlerock train services, operated by Translink, depart from Yorkgate station.
Carrickfergus to Castlerock train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Castlerock station.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Castlerock is 80.2 km. The road distance is 119 km.
Translink operates a train from Yorkgate to Castlerock hourly. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 1h 26m.