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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Castlerock is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Castlerock is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Castlerock?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Castlerock via Ulster University Belfast and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Castlerock?

No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Castlerock. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Castlerock via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Castlerock?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Castlerock is 74 miles. The road distance is 56.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Castlerock without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £18 - £26.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Carrickfergus to Castlerock, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Castlerock bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Castlerock train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Castlerock?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Castlerock is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £18 - £26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 26m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Castlerock bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Castlerock bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Castlerock train arrive?

Carrickfergus to Castlerock train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Castlerock station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Castlerock?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Castlerock is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Carrickfergus to Castlerock.

Where can I stay near Castlerock?

There are 689+ hotels available in Castlerock.

Carrickfergus to Castlerock - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Castlerock by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yorkgate to Castlerocktrain 1_Gc->Ly
2h 36m
£18–25
Drive 56.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Castlerockcar 56.2 mi
1h 9m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfastbus 563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
4h 26m

Carrickfergus to Castlerock by train

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Distance: 74 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

Translink operates a train from Yorkgate to Castlerock hourly. Tickets cost £12–17 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Castlerock via Ulster University Belfast and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 26m.

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