There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgate1 Lr->Gc / ...
36 min£6–9Drive 10.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter10.3 mi
14 min£3–4Bus
- Take the bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfast563e / ...
44 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter10.3 mi
14 min£25–30
Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter is to drive which costs £2 - £4 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs £25 - £30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Joymount and arriving at Ulster University Belfast. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 42 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Yorkgate. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Cathedral Quarter is 10 miles. The road distance is 10.3 miles.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £9.
The train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgate takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Joymount station.
Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter train services, operated by Translink, depart from Carrickfergus station.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter is to train which takes 36 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 44 min.
What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Cathedral Quarter, Northern Ireland?
Translink operates a train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfast hourly, and the journey takes 42 min.
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- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgate
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfast
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- £25–30
Mahoods Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 9336 2727
Fergus Cabs
- Phone
- +44 28 9335 5442
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More Questions & Answers
Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.
Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Yorkgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter is 10 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Cathedral Quarter.
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