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 £13 - £20 and takes 1h 7m.

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 7m and costs £13 - £20.

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 26m.

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 94 miles. The road distance is 54.1 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 615+ 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 line 402 bus which takes 4h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m 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 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m 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, line 402 bus
best
1. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede172 / ...
4h 16m
Drive 53.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge53.8 mi
1h 7m
£14–20
Bus, line 402 bus
1. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede172 / ...
5h 26m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus Castle to Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge53.8 mi
1h 7m
£110–140
Train, line 402 bus via Belfast Grand Central
1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Whitepark Road Carrick A Rede172 / ...
5h 2m

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Distance: 93.2 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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 26m.

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