What is the cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen?

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen is to fly and train which costs £65 - £190 and takes 7h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen?

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen is to train and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs £90 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Aberdeen?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen station. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Union Square Bus Station via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 6m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Aberdeen is 250 miles.

How do I travel from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen without a car?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 51m and costs £90 - £370.

How long does it take to get from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Aberdeen bus from?

Carrickfergus to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Aberdeen bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Aberdeen bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Aberdeen?

There are 657+ hotels available in Aberdeen.

Carrickfergus to Aberdeen - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 12 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen by train, plane, ferry, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHD - ABZ
4h 5m
£94–211
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHD - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
6h 19m
£65–226
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayr
3. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Central
4. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
10h 51m
£95–363
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Union Square Bus StationUk091
11h 6m
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Take the bus from Stena Terminal to Buchanan Bus Station923
3. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
11h 44m
£75–272
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Glasgow Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHD - GLA
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen
6h 43m
£65–236
Fly Belfast International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BFS - EDI
2. Take the train from Haymarket to Aberdeen
7h 23m
£65–181
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Inverness Dalcross Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)BHD - INV
2. Take the train from Inverness Airport Station to Aberdeen
6h 6m
£112–304
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the bus from Glengall Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 1
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)DUB - ABZ
7h 38m
£65–185
Bus and ferry, train
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to AberdeenGlasgow Queen Street - Aberdeen / ...
11h 20m
Bus and ferry, bus via Dundee
1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Railway StationE3
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to AdelphiE1
11h 46m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Aberdeen
6h 40m
£83–244

George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) flights

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Distance: 249 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Aberdeen, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen. However, you can take the train to Lanyon Place, walk to Station Street, take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ), walk to Airport Terminal Stance 1, then take the bus to Adelphi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrickfergus to Aberdeen via Larne Harbour, Larne, Cairnryan, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, and Glasgow Queen Street in around 10h 51m.

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