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

The cheapest way to get from Caernarfon to Carrickfergus is to drive and ferry and train which costs £65 - £90 and takes 7h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caernarfon to Carrickfergus is to drive and ferry and train which takes 7h 9m and costs £65 - £90.

How far is it from Caernarfon to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Caernarfon and Carrickfergus is 221 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caernarfon to Carrickfergus without a car is to taxi and ferry and bus which takes 7h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Caernarfon to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1194+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Caernarfon to Carrickfergus - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Caernarfon to Carrickfergus by car, ferry, train, car ferry, bus, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, ferry, train
best
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
7h 9m
£66–90
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
7h 48m
£58–169
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Caernarfon to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 56m
£108–273
Bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand E
2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
5. Take the train from Yorkgate to Carrickfergus
7h 21m
Taxi, ferry, bus
1. Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead Ferry
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 21X1 / ...
7h 42m
Taxi, car ferry, train
1. Take the taxi from Caernarfon to Holyhead
2. Take the car ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Terminal 1
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
8h 20m
£126–153
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
7h 43m
£61–195
Bus, train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Caernarfon Bus Station Stand A to Bangor Bus Station Stand E
2. Take the train from Bangor (Gwynedd) to Chester
3. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
5. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergus
7h 16m

Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Caernarfon to Carrickfergus.

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Distance: 219.6 mi
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Caernarfon, Wales and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Caernarfon to Carrickfergus. However, you can drive to Holyhead, take the ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I, drive to Dublin Connolly, take the train to Belfast Grand Central, then take the train to Carrickfergus. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Caernarfon to Carrickfergus via Cairnryan and Belfast in around 7h 56m.

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