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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Portstewart is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Portstewart is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Portstewart?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Ulster University Belfast and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Portstewart?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Portstewart is 78 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Portstewart without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Carrickfergus to Portstewart, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Portstewart bus from?

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

Where does the Carrickfergus to Portstewart bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Portstewart?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Portstewart is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Carrickfergus to Portstewart.

Where can I stay near Portstewart?

There are 716+ hotels available in Portstewart.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Portstewart by train, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Yorkgate to Coleraine1 Gc->Ly / ...
2. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Portstewart Promenade278 / ...
2h 48m
Drive 54.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Portstewart54.8 mi
1h 7m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfast563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentre218 / ...
4h 3m
Line 0 train, train, bus
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Grand Central0
2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Coleraine0
3. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Budds Roundabout
3h 34m

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 77.6 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Joymount to Portstewart Promenade via Ulster University Belfast and Coleraine Buscentre in around 4h 3m.

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