What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus is to drive and car ferry which costs £65 - £220 and takes 5h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus?

The fastest way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 15m and costs £65 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Kirkby Stephen and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Pennine Hotel and arriving at Joymount via Galgate - Commercial Hotel, Dolphin Centre, Edinburgh, Bus Station, Glasgow Buchanan and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.

How far is it from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Kirkby Stephen and Carrickfergus is 265 miles.

How do I travel from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 14m and costs £90 - £380.

How long does it take to get from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus?

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus bus from?

Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Dolphin Centre station.

Where does the Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1195+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus by train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kirkby Stephen to Shipley
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
5h 52m
£76–214
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Kirkby Stephen to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
5h 15m
£69–218
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kirkby Stephen to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
4. Take the train from Ayr to Stranraer
5. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
10h 14m
£94–377
Bus, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Bus StationS6
2. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Glasgow Central
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
11h 43m
Line 572 bus, bus, train to Newcastle, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Pennine Hotel to Galgate - Stand B
2. Take the bus from Galgate - Commercial Hotel to Town Hall
3. Take the train from Darlington to Newcastle
4. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)NCL - BFS
5. Take the train from Yorkgate to Carrickfergus
6h 50m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Dolphin Centre to Edinburgh, Bus Station598 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station900
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
16h 51m

Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) flights

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Distance: 263.1 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Kirkby Stephen, England and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus. However, you can take the taxi to Kirkby Stephen, take the train to Shipley, walk to Market Square, take the bus to Leeds Bradford Airport, walk to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Lanyon Place, then take the train to Carrickfergus. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kirkby Stephen to Carrickfergus via Kirkby Stephen, Carlisle, Glasgow Central, Ayr, Stranraer, Cairnryan, Larne, and Larne Harbour in around 10h 14m.

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