What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast to Shanes Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Shanes Castle is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 27 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast to Shanes Castle?

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Shanes Castle is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Shanes Castle?

No, there is no direct bus from Belfast to Shanes Castle. However, there are services departing from Bridge Street and arriving at Edenduff Cottages via Antrim Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Belfast to Shanes Castle?

The distance between Belfast and Shanes Castle is 23 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.

How do I travel from Belfast to Shanes Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Belfast to Shanes Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £7 - £10.

How long does it take to get from Belfast to Shanes Castle?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Belfast to Shanes Castle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Shanes Castle bus from?

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

Train or bus from Belfast to Shanes Castle?

The best way to get from Belfast to Shanes Castle is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £7 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 218 bus, which costs and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Belfast to Shanes Castle bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Belfast to Shanes Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Shanes Castle is 18 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Belfast to Shanes Castle.

Where can I stay near Shanes Castle?

There are 1028+ hotels available in Shanes Castle.

Belfast to Shanes Castle - 4 ways to travel via train, line 218 bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast to Shanes Castle 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 / ...
1h 40m
£7–10
Drive 17.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Belfast to Shanes Castlecar 17.9 mi
27 min
£5–7
Line 218 bus
1. Take the bus from Bridge Street to Antrim Buscentrebus 218 / ...
1h 49m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Belfast to Shanes Castletaxi 17.9 mi
27 min
£40–50

Belfast to Shanes Castle by train, bus, and foot

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1h 40mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 23.3 mi
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Shanes Castle, 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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