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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Portadown is to train which costs £9 - £13 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Portadown is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £9 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Portadown?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Portadown. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Portadown NIR Railway Stn via Grand Central Station Stand 21. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Portadown?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Portadown. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Portadown?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Portadown is 37 miles. The road distance is 39.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Portadown without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £9 - £13.

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

The train from Carrickfergus to Portadown takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Portadown bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Portadown train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Portadown?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Portadown is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £9 - £13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 23m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Portadown bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carrickfergus to Portadown train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Portadown?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Portadown is 40 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Portadown.

Where can I stay near Portadown?

There are 168+ hotels available in Portadown.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Portadown0
1h 30m
£9–13
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Donegall Place563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 21 to Portadown NIR Railway Stn251 / ...
2h 23m
Drive 39.6 mi
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Portadown39.6 mi
44 min
£10–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Portadown39.6 mi
44 min
£80–100
Train via Belfast Great Central
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Great Central1 Lr->Gc / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Portadown1 Gc->Pd / ...
1h 33m
£10–15

Carrickfergus to Portadown by train

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Distance: 37.2 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

Translink operates a train from Carrickfergus to Portadown every 3 hours. Tickets cost £9–13 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Portadown NIR Railway Stn via Donegall Place and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 2h 23m.

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