What is the cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena?

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena is to drive which costs £6 - £9 and takes 34 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena?

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena is to drive which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £9.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus Castle and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Scotch Quarter and arriving at The State via Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus Castle and Ballymena?

No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena. However, there are services departing from Downshire and arriving at Ballymena via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena?

The distance between Carrickfergus Castle and Ballymena is 42 miles. The road distance is 24.8 miles.

How do I travel from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena without a car?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £14 - £21.

How long does it take to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena?

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena bus from?

Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Scotch Quarter station.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena train from?

Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, depart from Downshire station.

Train or bus from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £14 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena bus arrive?

Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.

Where does the Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena train arrive?

Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Yorkgate station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena is 25 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena.

Where can I stay near Ballymena?

There are 220+ hotels available in Ballymena.

Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Downshire to Yorkgate1 Lr->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymena1 Gc->Ly / ...
1h 30m
£14–20
Drive 24.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena24.7 mi
34 min
£7–9
Bus
1. Take the bus from Scotch Quarter to Ulster University Belfast263 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to The State218 / ...
2h 36m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena24.7 mi
34 min
£50–65

Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena by foot and train

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Map of how to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena.

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Distance: 41.5 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Carrickfergus Castle, Northern Ireland and Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Carrickfergus Castle to Ballymena via Downshire and Yorkgate in around 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carrickfergus Castle to The State via Scotch Quarter and Ulster University Belfast in around 2h 36m.

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