What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Antrim?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Antrim is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Antrim?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Antrim is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Antrim?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bridge Street and arriving at Antrim Buscentre. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Antrim?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanyon Place and arriving at Antrim. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Belfast to Antrim?

The distance between Belfast and Antrim is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Antrim without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Antrim without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £7 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Antrim?

The train from Lanyon Place to Antrim takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Antrim bus from?

Belfast to Antrim bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Bridge Street station.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Antrim train from?

Belfast to Antrim train services, operated by Translink, depart from Lanyon Place station.

Train or bus from Belfast to Antrim?

The best way to get from Belfast to Antrim is to train which takes 26 min and costs £7 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 218 bus, which costs and takes 35 min.

Where does the Belfast to Antrim bus arrive?

Belfast to Antrim bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Antrim Buscentre station.

Where does the Belfast to Antrim train arrive?

Belfast to Antrim train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Antrim station.

Can I drive from Belfast to Antrim?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Antrim is 18 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Belfast to Antrim.

Where can I stay near Antrim?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Antrim.

Belfast to Antrim - 4 ways to travel via train, line 218 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Antrim by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Antrimtrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
26 min
£7–10
Drive 18.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Belfast to Antrimcar 18.2 mi
20 min
£5–7
Line 218 bus
1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Antrim Buscentrebus 218 / ...
35 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Belfast to Antrimtaxi 18.2 mi
20 min
£40–50

Belfast to Antrim by train

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Distance: 20.3 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Lanyon Place to Antrim hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Bridge Street to Antrim Buscentre hourly, and the journey takes 35 min.

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