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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Lisburn is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Lisburn is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Lisburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Lambeg via Great Northern Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Lisburn?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Lisburn. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Lisburn?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Lisburn is 20 miles. The road distance is 18.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Lisburn without a car is to line 0 train which takes 1h 5m and costs £7 - £10.

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

The line 0 train from Carrickfergus to Lisburn takes 1h 5m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Lisburn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Lisburn train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Lisburn?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Lisburn is to line 0 train which takes 1h 5m and costs £7 - £10. Alternatively, you can bus and line 551 bus, which costs and takes 1h 45m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Lisburn bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Lisburn bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegall Place station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Lisburn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Lisburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Lisburn is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Lisburn.

Where can I stay near Lisburn?

There are 1176+ hotels available in Lisburn.

Carrickfergus to Lisburn - 5 ways to travel via train, line 0 train, and bus

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

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Line 0 train
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Lisburn0
1h 5m
£7–10
Drive 18.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Lisburn18.2 mi
24 min
£5–7
Bus, line 551 bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Donegall Place563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Great Northern Mall to Lambeg23 / ...
1h 45m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Lisburn18.2 mi
24 min
£40–50
Train
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Great Victoria Street1 Lr->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Great Victoria Street to Hilden1 Gc->Lb / ...
1h 19m
£11–17

Carrickfergus to Lisburn by train

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1h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 19.4 mi
Duration: 1h 5m

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

Translink operates a train from Carrickfergus to Lisburn hourly. Tickets cost £7–10 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Lambeg via Donegall Place and Great Northern Mall in around 1h 45m.

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