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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Newry is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Newry is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Newry?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Newry station. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Newry Bus Station via Belfast, Europa Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Newry?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Newry is 57 miles. The road distance is 47.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Newry without a car is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £12 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Carrickfergus to Newry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Newry bus from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Newry?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Newry is to train which takes 2h 14m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 48m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Newry bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Newry?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Newry is 47 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Newry.

Where can I stay near Newry?

There are 286+ hotels available in Newry.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Great Central1 Lr->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Newry1 Gc->Dn / ...
2h 14m
£12–18
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Great Central1 Lr->Gc / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Bus Stand 11 to Newry Bus Station238 / ...
2h 30m
Drive 47.1 mi
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Newry47.1 mi
53 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Newry47.1 mi
53 min
£95–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Donegall Place563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Newry Bus Station238 / ...
2h 48m

Carrickfergus to Newry by train and bus

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 56.7 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Newry Bus Station via Belfast Great Central, Newry, and Newry Train Station [bus stop] in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Newry Bus Station via Donegall Place and Belfast, Europa Buscentre in around 2h 48m.

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