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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Coleraine is to drive which costs £12 - £19 and takes 1h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Coleraine is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £12 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Coleraine Buscentre via Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Coleraine?

No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Coleraine. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Coleraine via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Coleraine?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Coleraine is 69 miles. The road distance is 50.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Coleraine without a car is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £17 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Carrickfergus to Coleraine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Coleraine bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Coleraine train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Coleraine?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Coleraine is to train which takes 2h 1m and costs £17 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 16m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Coleraine bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carrickfergus to Coleraine train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Coleraine?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Coleraine is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Carrickfergus to Coleraine.

Where can I stay near Coleraine?

There are 738+ hotels available in Coleraine.

Carrickfergus to Coleraine - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Coleraine by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgate1 Lr->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
2h 1m
£17–24
Drive 50.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Coleraine50.5 mi
1h 2m
£13–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfast563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
3h 16m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Coleraine50.5 mi
1h 2m
£100–130
Line 0 train, train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Grand Central0
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
2h 46m
£17–26

Carrickfergus to Coleraine by train

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2h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.4 mi
Duration: 2h 1m

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

You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Coleraine via Yorkgate in around 2h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Coleraine Buscentre via Ulster University Belfast in around 3h 16m.

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