There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Carrickfergus Castle by bus, foot, or train
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The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Carrickfergus Castle is to train which costs £5 - £7 and takes 9 min.
The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Carrickfergus Castle is to train which takes 9 min and costs £5 - £7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Joymount and arriving at Scotch Quarter. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Downshire. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Carrickfergus Castle is 2183 feet.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Carrickfergus Castle without a car is to bus which takes 3 min and costs .
The bus from Joymount to Scotch Quarter takes 1 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Carrickfergus to Carrickfergus Castle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Joymount station.
Carrickfergus to Carrickfergus Castle train services, operated by Translink, depart from Carrickfergus station.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Carrickfergus Castle is to bus which takes 3 min and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £5 - £7 and takes 9 min.
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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- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Carrickfergus to Downshire
- Ave. Duration
- 2 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–7
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Joymount to Scotch Quarter
- Ave. Duration
- 1 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Joymount to Green Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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Carrickfergus to Carrickfergus Castle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Scotch Quarter station.
Carrickfergus to Carrickfergus Castle train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Downshire station.
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