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 - £80 and takes 9h 44m.

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 28m and costs £40 - £200.

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 Glasgow Buchanan and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

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 44m and costs £40 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 3h 32m 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 Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1194+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Liverpool to Carrickfergus - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus by train, plane, car ferry, 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
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1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
3. Take the train from Yorkgate to Carrickfergus
3h 32m
£40–165
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
9h 44m
£44–80
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisle
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnock
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraer
4. Take the ferry from Cairnryan to Larne
12h 20m
£140–404
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Buchanan Bus Station802 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
12h 29m
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergus
3h 28m
£42–196
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
4h 32m
£42–142
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
4h 27m
£45–168
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LBA - BHD
5h 30m
£75–231
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
5h 40m
£48–191
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
6h 34m
£88–245

Liverpool to Carrickfergus by car ferry, bus, and train

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9h 44mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus.

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Distance: 201.7 mi
Duration: 3h 32m

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 £35–75 and the journey takes 8h.

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