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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Portrush is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Portrush is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Portrush?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Portrush. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Dunluce Avenue via Ulster University Belfast and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Portrush?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Portrush is 74 miles. The road distance is 54.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Portrush without a car is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £17 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Carrickfergus to Portrush, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Portrush bus from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Portrush?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Portrush is to train which takes 2h 31m and costs £17 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Portrush bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Portrush bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Portrush?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Portrush is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Carrickfergus to Portrush.

Where can I stay near Portrush?

There are 694+ hotels available in Portrush.

Carrickfergus to Portrush - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Portrush by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
2h 31m
£17–24
Drive 54.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Portrush54.3 mi
1h 9m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfast563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
3h 47m

Carrickfergus to Portrush by train and bus

209Weekly Services

2h 31mAverage Duration

£17Cheapest Price

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Distance: 73.9 mi
Duration: 2h 31m

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

Translink operates a train from Yorkgate to Coleraine hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Dunluce Avenue via Ulster University Belfast and Coleraine Buscentre in around 3h 47m.

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