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How to get fromCarrickfergus to Carrickfergus Castleby bus, foot or train

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Joymount to Scotch Quarterbus163 / ...
    3 min
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Downshiretrain1 Gc->Ln / ...
    9 min
    £5–7
  3. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Carrickfergus to Carrickfergus Castlewalk2,730 ft
    9 min
  4. Bus via Green Street

    1. Take the bus from Joymount to Green Streetbus163 / ...
    4 min

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

Translink operates a bus from Joymount to Scotch Quarter every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a train from Carrickfergus to Downshire every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–7 and the journey takes 2 min.

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