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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus is to fly and train which costs £40 - £110 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus is to fly and train which takes 3h 48m and costs £45 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Joymount via Glasgow Buchanan and Pottinger's Entry High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Edinburgh and Carrickfergus is 179 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carrickfergus bus from?

Edinburgh to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1226+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Edinburgh to Carrickfergus - 11 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, 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.

Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport, train
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1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane EDI - BFS
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Carrickfergustrain
3h 48m
£44–106
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
9h 4m
Train, Bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Cairnryan Stena Terminalbus 923
3. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
9h 26m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Centraltrain
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
3. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
9h 30m
£102–369
Fly Edinburgh Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EDI - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergustrain
3h 48m
£48–116
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane GLA - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Carrickfergustrain
4h 33m
£48–153
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane GLA - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergustrain
4h 27m
£50–184
Train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane NCL - BFS
5h 20m
£79–207
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Shandwick Place to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 900
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
9h 26m
Bus, bus and ferry via Pottinger's Entry High Street
1. Take the bus from Princes Street to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Uk090
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
9h 51m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
4h 50m
£56–267

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus.

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Distance: 177.8 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus. However, you can take the vehicle to Edinburgh Airport, walk to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, take the bus to Nelson Street Bus Lane, walk to Yorkgate, then take the train to Carrickfergus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Carrickfergus via Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Buchanan, Belfast, Europa Buscentre, and Belfast Great Central in around 9h 4m.

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