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

The cheapest way to get from Belfast to Whitehead is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 23 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Belfast to Whitehead is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £35 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast and Whitehead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ulster University Belfast and arriving at Cable Road. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Belfast and Whitehead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lanyon Place and arriving at Whitehead. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 35 min.

How far is it from Belfast to Whitehead?

The distance between Belfast and Whitehead is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Belfast to Whitehead without a car is to train which takes 35 min and costs £6 - £10.

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

The train from Lanyon Place to Whitehead takes 35 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Belfast to Whitehead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Belfast to Whitehead train from?

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

Train or bus from Belfast to Whitehead?

The best way to get from Belfast to Whitehead is to train which takes 35 min and costs £6 - £10. Alternatively, you can line 263 bus, which costs and takes 36 min.

Where does the Belfast to Whitehead bus arrive?

Belfast to Whitehead bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cable Road station.

Where does the Belfast to Whitehead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Belfast to Whitehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast to Whitehead is 16 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Belfast to Whitehead.

Where can I stay near Whitehead?

There are 205+ hotels available in Whitehead.

Belfast to Whitehead - 4 ways to travel via train, line 263 bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Whiteheadtrain 1_Gc->Lr / ...
35 min
£6–10
Drive 15.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Belfast to Whiteheadcar 15.6 mi
23 min
£4–6
Line 263 bus
1. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Cable Roadbus 263 / ...
36 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Belfast to Whiteheadtaxi 15.6 mi
23 min
£35–45

Belfast to Whitehead by train

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35 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 15.7 mi
Duration: 35 min

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Whitehead, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Lanyon Place to Whitehead hourly. Tickets cost £6–10 and the journey takes 35 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Ulster University Belfast to Cable Road every 2 hours, and the journey takes 36 min.

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