What is the cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus Castle and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. However, there are services departing from Scotch Quarter and arriving at Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede via Ulster University Belfast and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

The distance between Carrickfergus Castle and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is 99 miles. The road distance is 51.4 miles.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge bus from?

Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Ulster University Belfast station.

Where can I stay near Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

There are 700+ hotels available in Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.

Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge

Q: How do I travel from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge without a car is to train and bus and line 402 bus which takes 4h 12m and costs .

Q: How long does it take to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, including transfers.

Q: Can I drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.

There are 5 ways to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus, line 402 bus
best
1. Take the train from Downshire to Larne Towntrain
2. Take the bus from Circular Road Credit Union to Marine Cornerbus 252
3. Take the bus from Marine Corner to Whitepark Road Carrick A Redebus 172 / ...
4h 12m
Drive 51.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridgecar 51.1 mi
1h 10m
£13–18
Train, line 402 bus
1. Take the train from Yorkgate to Colerainetrain 1_Gc->Ly / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Whitepark Road Carrick A Redebus 172 / ...
4h 27m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridgetaxi 51.1 mi
1h 10m
£100–130
Bus, line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Whitepark Road Carrick A Redebus 172 / ...
5h 20m

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Map of how to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge.

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Distance: 98.7 mi
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Carrickfergus Castle, Northern Ireland and Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge, Northern Ireland?

You can take a vehicle from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge via Scotch Quarter, Ulster University Belfast, Coleraine Buscentre, and Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede in around 5h 20m.

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