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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey is to drive which costs £1 - £3 and takes 10 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs £15 - £19.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Carrickfergus Castle and arriving at Doagh Road. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Clipperstown and arriving at Whiteabbey. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Newtownabbey is 5 miles. The road distance is 6.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £5 - £8.

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

The train from Clipperstown to Whiteabbey takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey bus from?

Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Carrickfergus Castle station.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey is to train which takes 13 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 24 min.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Doagh Road station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey is 6 miles. It takes approximately 10 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey.

Where can I stay near Newtownabbey?

There are 1271+ hotels available in Newtownabbey.

Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Carrickfergus to Newtownabbey by train

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

Translink operates a train from Clipperstown to Whiteabbey every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Carrickfergus Castle to Doagh Road hourly, and the journey takes 24 min.

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