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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast Port is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 14 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast Port is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £22 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Belfast Port?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Belfast Port. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at West Bank Close via Nelson Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Belfast Port?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Belfast Port is 12 miles. The road distance is 9.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast Port without a car is to train and line 96 bus which takes 1h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast Port, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Belfast Port bus from?

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

Where does the Carrickfergus to Belfast Port bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Belfast Port bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at York Street Station [bus stop].

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Belfast Port?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Belfast Port is 9 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Belfast Port.

Where can I stay near Belfast Port?

There are 1262+ hotels available in Belfast Port.

Carrickfergus to Belfast Port - 4 ways to travel via train, line 96 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Belfast Port 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.

Train, line 96 bus
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgate1 Lr->Gc / ...
2. Take the bus from Nelson Street to West Bank Close96
1h 29m
Drive 9.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Belfast Port9.4 mi
14 min
£3–4
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to York Street Station [bus stop]563e / ...
1h 46m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Belfast Port9.4 mi
14 min
£22–27

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 12.3 mi
Duration: 1h 29m

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

Translink operates a bus from Joymount to York Street Station [bus stop] hourly, and the journey takes 38 min.

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