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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Carrickfergus is to train and fly which costs £45 - £170 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Carrickfergus is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs £50 - £200.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Greyfriar Gate and arriving at Joymount via Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 50m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Nottingham and Carrickfergus is 254 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Carrickfergus without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 13h 50m and costs £80 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Nottingham to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Carrickfergus bus from?

Nottingham to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Greyfriar Gate station.

Where does the Nottingham to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Nottingham to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1177+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Nottingham to Carrickfergus - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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

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Fly East Midlands Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
best
1. Fly from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane EMA - BHD
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergustrain
4h 11m
£53–197
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane BHX - BFS
5h 8m
£48–170
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
13h 50m
£80–179
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
16h 41m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nottingham to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfastcarferry
7h 56m
£101–154
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
5h 36m
£59–211
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
5h 30m
£59–212
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane BHX - BHD
5h 13m
£60–246
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
7h 9m
£77–266
Train, car ferry via Tamworth
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Tamworth High Leveltrain
2. Take the train from Tamworth to Liverpool Lime Streettrain
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
14h 6m
£85–166
Bus, bus and ferry via Manchester
1. Take the bus from Greyfriar Gate to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
16h 50m

Nottingham to Carrickfergus by train, taxi, car ferry, and bus

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13h 50mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Nottingham to Carrickfergus.

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Distance: 252.5 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Nottingham to Carrickfergus. However, you can take the bus to Coach Park, walk to East Midlands Airport (EMA) 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 train from Nottingham to Carrickfergus via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool, Port Of Belfast, Stena Line terminus, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and Yorkgate in around 13h 50m.

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