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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 16 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £26 - £32.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Joymount and arriving at Central Library. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Belfast?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Lanyon Place. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Belfast?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Belfast is 11 miles. The road distance is 10.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs £6 - £9.

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

The train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon Place takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Belfast bus from?

Carrickfergus to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Joymount station.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Belfast train from?

Carrickfergus to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, depart from Carrickfergus station.

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Belfast?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast is to train which takes 26 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 42 min.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Belfast bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Belfast bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Central Library station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Belfast train arrive?

Carrickfergus to Belfast train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Lanyon Place station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Belfast?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Belfast is 11 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Belfast.

Where can I stay near Belfast?

There are 1253+ hotels available in Belfast.

Carrickfergus to Belfast - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon Placetrain Whitehead - Belfast Great Central / ...
26 min
£6–9
Drive 10.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Belfastcar 10.9 mi
16 min
£3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Central Librarybus 263 / ...
42 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Belfasttaxi 10.9 mi
16 min
£26–32

Carrickfergus to Belfast by train

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Distance: 10.7 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon Place hourly. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Joymount to Central Library hourly, and the journey takes 42 min.

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