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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Carrickfergus is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 15 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Carrickfergus is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs £26 - £31.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Carrickfergus?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulster University Belfast and arriving at Joymount. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Carrickfergus?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanyon Place and arriving at Carrickfergus. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Belfast to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Belfast and Carrickfergus is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Carrickfergus without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs £6 - £9.

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

The train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergus takes 24 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Carrickfergus bus from?

Belfast to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ulster University Belfast station.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Carrickfergus train from?

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

Train or bus from Belfast to Carrickfergus?

The best way to get from Belfast to Carrickfergus is to train which takes 24 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 41 min.

Where does the Belfast to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Belfast to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Joymount station.

Where does the Belfast to Carrickfergus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Belfast to Carrickfergus?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Carrickfergus is 11 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Belfast to Carrickfergus.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1187+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Belfast to Carrickfergus - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Belfast to Carrickfergus by train

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Distance: 10.7 mi
Duration: 24 min

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergus every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Ulster University Belfast to Joymount hourly, and the journey takes 41 min.

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