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

The cheapest way to get from Coleraine to Carrickfergus is to drive which costs £12 - £18 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Coleraine to Carrickfergus is to drive which takes 1h and costs £12 - £18.

Is there a direct bus between Coleraine and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Coleraine to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Coleraine Buscentre and arriving at Joymount via St Paul's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Coleraine and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct train from Coleraine to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Coleraine and arriving at Carrickfergus via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.

How far is it from Coleraine to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Coleraine and Carrickfergus is 69 miles. The road distance is 50 miles.

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

The best way to get from Coleraine to Carrickfergus without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £17 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Coleraine to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Carrickfergus bus from?

Coleraine to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Where do I catch the Coleraine to Carrickfergus train from?

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

Train or bus from Coleraine to Carrickfergus?

The best way to get from Coleraine to Carrickfergus is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs £17 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 41m.

Where does the Coleraine to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Coleraine to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.

Where does the Coleraine to Carrickfergus train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Coleraine to Carrickfergus?

Yes, the driving distance between Coleraine to Carrickfergus is 50 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Coleraine to Carrickfergus.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgatetrain Derry-Londonderry - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Carrickfergustrain Belfast Great Central - Whitehead / ...
1h 59m
£18–25
Drive 49.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Coleraine to Carrickferguscar 49.7 mi
1h
£13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 218 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Paul's to Joymountbus 563e / ...
2h 41m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Coleraine to Carrickfergustaxi 49.7 mi
1h
£100–130

Coleraine to Carrickfergus by train

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Map of how to get from Coleraine to Carrickfergus.

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Distance: 68.4 mi
Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Coleraine to Carrickfergus via Yorkgate in around 1h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Joymount via Nelson Street Bus Lane and St Paul's in around 2h 41m.

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