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

The cheapest way to get from Newry to Carrickfergus is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Newry to Carrickfergus is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Newry and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Newry station to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Newry Bus Station and arriving at Joymount via Grand Central Station Stand 10 and Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Newry and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct train from Newry to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Newry and arriving at Carrickfergus via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Newry to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Newry and Carrickfergus is 55 miles. The road distance is 47.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newry to Carrickfergus without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £12 - £18.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Newry to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newry to Carrickfergus bus from?

Newry to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Newry to Carrickfergus train from?

Newry to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Translink, depart from Newry station.

Train or bus from Newry to Carrickfergus?

The best way to get from Newry to Carrickfergus is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £12 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Newry to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Newry to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 12.

Where does the Newry to Carrickfergus train arrive?

Newry to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Newry to Carrickfergus?

Yes, the driving distance between Newry to Carrickfergus is 48 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Newry to Carrickfergus.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Newry to Carrickfergus - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Newry to Carrickfergus by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
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1. Take the train from Newry to Belfast Great Centraltrain Dublin Connolly - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Carrickfergustrain Belfast Great Central - Whitehead / ...
1h 45m
£12–18
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 12bus 238 / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Carrickfergustrain Belfast Great Central - Whitehead / ...
2h 16m
Drive 47.4 mi
1. Drive from Newry to Carrickferguscar 47.4 mi
53 min
£12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Newry to Carrickfergustaxi 47.4 mi
53 min
£100–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 12bus 238 / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Joymountbus 563e / ...
2h 58m

Newry to Carrickfergus by train

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Distance: 55.1 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Newry, Northern Ireland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Newry to Carrickfergus via Belfast Great Central in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newry Bus Station to Joymount via Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 2h 58m.

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