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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus Castle and Lisburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Scotch Quarter and arriving at Lambeg via Great Northern Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus Castle and Lisburn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downshire and arriving at Lisburn. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 8m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn?

The distance between Carrickfergus Castle and Lisburn is 21 miles. The road distance is 18.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn without a car is to line 0 train which takes 1h 15m and costs £7 - £10.

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

The line 0 train from Downshire to Lisburn takes 1h 8m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn is to line 0 train which takes 1h 15m and costs £7 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 551 bus, which costs and takes 1h 49m.

Where does the Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn bus arrive?

Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegall Place station.

Where does the Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn is 19 miles. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn.

Where can I stay near Lisburn?

There are 1170+ hotels available in Lisburn.

Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 0 train

There are 5 ways to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Line 0 train
best
1. Take the train from Downshire to Lisburn0
1h 15m
£7–10
Drive 18.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn18.5 mi
25 min
£5–7
Bus, line 551 bus
1. Take the bus from Scotch Quarter to Donegall Place263 / ...
2. Take the bus from Great Northern Mall to Lambeg23 / ...
1h 49m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn18.5 mi
25 min
£40–50
Train
1. Take the train from Downshire to Great Victoria Street1 Lr->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Hilden1 Gc->Lb / ...
1h 29m
£11–17

Carrickfergus Castle to Lisburn by foot and train

104Weekly Services

1h 15mAverage Duration

£7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 20.6 mi
Duration: 1h 15m

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

Translink operates a train from Downshire to Lisburn hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Carrickfergus Castle to Lambeg via Scotch Quarter, Donegall Place, and Great Northern Mall in around 1h 49m.

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