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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus is to car ferry which costs £40 - £70 and takes 9h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus is to fly and train which takes 3h 35m and costs £40 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Joymount via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 14m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Liverpool and Carrickfergus is 203 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus without a car is to car ferry which takes 9h 54m and costs £40 - £70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Carrickfergus bus from?

Liverpool to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Liverpool to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Liverpool to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1182+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Liverpool to Carrickfergus - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus by train, plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, 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 to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Carrickfergustrain
3h 40m
£41–165
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 51m
£39–152
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
9h 54m
£42–70
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
12h 35m
£104–396
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
15h 14m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergustrain
3h 35m
£44–176
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 46m
£42–163
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
5h 47m
£48–181
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6h 22m
£81–303

Liverpool to Carrickfergus by car ferry, bus, and train

14Weekly Services

9h 54mAverage Duration

£42Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus.

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Distance: 201.7 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 8h.

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