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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead is to train which costs £5 - £8 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs £12 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus Castle and Whitehead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Green Street and arriving at Cable Road. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus Castle and Whitehead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downshire and arriving at Whitehead. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead?

The distance between Carrickfergus Castle and Whitehead is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs £5 - £8.

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

The train from Downshire to Whitehead takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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

Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Green Street station.

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

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead is to train which takes 14 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 263 bus, which costs and takes 16 min.

Where does the Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead bus arrive?

Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cable Road station.

Where does the Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Whitehead?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Whitehead.

Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead - 4 ways to travel via train

There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead by train, bus, taxi, or foot

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Carrickfergus Castle to Whitehead by foot and train

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Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Carrickfergus Castle, Northern Ireland and Whitehead, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Downshire to Whitehead every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Green Street to Cable Road hourly, and the journey takes 13 min.

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