There are 3 ways to get from Dundalk to Carrickfergus 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
best- Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand CentralIc / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Carrickfergus1_Gc->Lr / ...
1h 55m£17–25Drive 62.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dundalk to Carrickfergus62.2 mi
1h 7m£16–23Bus
- Take the bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central184 / ...
- Take the bus from Laganside Buscentre to Joymount563e / ...
2h 44m
Dundalk to Carrickfergus by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dundalk to Carrickfergus is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Dundalk to Carrickfergus is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Joymount via Grand Central Bus Stand 20 and Laganside Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Dundalk to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Dundalk and arriving at Carrickfergus via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Dundalk and Carrickfergus is 70 miles. The road distance is 62.6 miles.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Carrickfergus without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £17 - £25.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Dundalk to Carrickfergus, including transfers.
Dundalk to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
Dundalk to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dundalk station.
The best way to get from Dundalk to Carrickfergus is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £17 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 44m.
What companies run services between Dundalk, Ireland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Dundalk to Carrickfergus via Belfast Great Central in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dundalk to Joymount via Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Bus Stand 20, Queens Square, and Laganside Buscentre in around 2h 44m.
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–11
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Flexible
- £7–11
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Great Central to Carrickfergus
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6222
- info@irishrail.ie
- Website
- irishrail.ie
Bus from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Website
- https://www.irishrail.ie/en-ie/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Laganside Buscentre to Joymount
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Dundalk to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Dundalk to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dundalk to Carrickfergus is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Dundalk to Carrickfergus.
There are 1194+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.







