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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Whitehead is to drive which costs £1 - £2 and takes 8 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Whitehead is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs £13 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Whitehead?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Joymount and arriving at Cable Road. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Whitehead?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Whitehead. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Whitehead?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Whitehead is 5 miles. The road distance is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Whitehead without a car is to train which takes 10 min and costs £5 - £8.

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

The train from Carrickfergus to Whitehead takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Whitehead bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Whitehead train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Whitehead?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Whitehead is to train which takes 10 min and costs £5 - £8. Alternatively, you can line 263 bus, which costs and takes 14 min.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Whitehead bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Whitehead bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Cable Road station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Whitehead train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Whitehead?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Whitehead is 5 miles. It takes approximately 8 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Whitehead.

Where can I stay near Whitehead?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Whitehead.

Carrickfergus to Whitehead - 4 ways to travel via train, line 263 bus, and taxi

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

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Carrickfergus to Whitehead by train

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Distance: 5 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Whitehead, Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Carrickfergus to Whitehead every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–8 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Joymount to Cable Road hourly, and the journey takes 14 min.

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