Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus Castle and Belfast Quarters Botanic Central?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Scotch Quarter and arriving at Donegall Place. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus Castle and Belfast Quarters Botanic Central?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downshire and arriving at Botanic. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.

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Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central

Q: What is the cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central?

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 18 min.

Q: What is the fastest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central?

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs £28 - £35.

Q: How far is it from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central?

The distance between Carrickfergus Castle and Belfast Quarters Botanic Central is 13 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.

Q: How do I travel from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central without a car?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £9.

Q: How long does it take to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central?

The train from Downshire to Botanic takes 33 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Q: Where do I catch the Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central bus from?

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

Q: Where do I catch the Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central train from?

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

Q: Train or bus from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central is to train which takes 41 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 6m.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Downshire to Botanic1 Lr->Gc / ...
41 min
£6–9
Drive 11.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central11.9 mi
18 min
£3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Scotch Quarter to Donegall Place263 / ...
1h 6m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central11.9 mi
18 min
£28–35

Carrickfergus Castle to Belfast Quarters Botanic Central by foot and train

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Distance: 12.7 mi
Duration: 41 min

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

Translink operates a train from Downshire to Botanic every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Scotch Quarter to Donegall Place hourly, and the journey takes 48 min.

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