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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £27 - £32.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus Castle and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Scotch Quarter and arriving at Central Library. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus Castle and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downshire and arriving at Lanyon Place. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.

How far is it from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast?

The distance between Carrickfergus Castle and Belfast is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £9.

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

The train from Downshire to Lanyon Place takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast is to train which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 46 min.

Where does the Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast bus arrive?

Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central Library station.

Where does the Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast is 11 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1264+ hotels available in Belfast.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Downshire to Lanyon Place1 Lr->Gc / ...
36 min
£6–9
Drive 11.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast11.2 mi
16 min
£3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Scotch Quarter to Central Library263 / ...
46 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast11.2 mi
16 min
£27–32

Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast by foot and train

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Distance: 11.8 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

Translink operates a train from Downshire to Lanyon Place every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Scotch Quarter to Central Library hourly, and the journey takes 44 min.

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