What is the cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)?

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 30 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)?

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS). However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Belfast International Airport via Queen Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is 32 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) bus from?

Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Joymount station.

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is to bus which takes 1h 38m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £18 - £27 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegall Place station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) is 19 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS).

Where can I stay near Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)?

There are 1127+ hotels available in Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS).

Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)

Q: How long does it take to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), including transfers.

There are 5 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Donegall Place563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Street to Belfast International Airport300a / ...
1h 38m
Drive 19.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)19.3 mi
30 min
£5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgate1 Lr->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Antrim1 Gc->Ly / ...
2h 6m
£18–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS)19.3 mi
30 min
£40–55
Line 0 train, bus
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Grand Central0
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 10 to Belfast International Airport300a / ...
1h 38m
£15–22

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Map of how to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS).

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Distance: 32.3 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Joymount to Belfast International Airport via Donegall Place and Queen Street in around 1h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrickfergus to Belfast International Airport via Yorkgate, Antrim, and Antrim Depot in around 2h 6m.

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