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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Liverpool is to car ferry which costs £40 - £85 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Liverpool is to train and fly which takes 3h 24m and costs £45 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Liverpool?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Liverpool, Liverpool One via Nelson Street, Belfast Stena Line Terminus and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 54m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Liverpool?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Liverpool is 174 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Liverpool without a car is to car ferry which takes 10h 32m and costs £40 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Carrickfergus to Liverpool, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Liverpool bus from?

Carrickfergus to Liverpool bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Stena Line Terminus station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Liverpool bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Liverpool bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Glasgow Buchanan station.

Where can I stay near Liverpool?

There are 2067+ hotels available in Liverpool.

Carrickfergus to Liverpool - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Liverpool by train, plane, car ferry, ferry, busferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Liverpool
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Lanyon Place
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Liverpool (LPL)BHD - LPL
3h 24m
£46–184
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool
10h 32m
£41–83
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Larne to Cairnryan
2. Take the train from Stranraer to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Wigan North Western
11h 25m
£97–401
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Belfast Stena Line Terminus to Glasgow Buchanan923
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Liverpool, Liverpool One802
12h 54m
Train, train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgate
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Antrim
3. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Liverpool (LPL)BFS - LPL
4h 33m
£43–139
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BHD - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 2m
£50–195
Bus to Dublin Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Durham Street to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20
2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)DUB - LPL
5h 29m
£55–160
Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)BHD - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Liverpool Lime Street
5h 53m
£74–241
Fly Belfast International Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BFS - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Liverpool Lime Street
6h 6m
£46–150
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryan
2. Drive from Cairnryan to Liverpool
6h 55m
£88–244

Carrickfergus to Liverpool by train, bus, and car ferry

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10h 32mAverage Duration

£41Cheapest Price

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Distance: 173.3 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Liverpool, England?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Belfast to Liverpool twice daily. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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