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

The cheapest way to get from Portstewart to Carrickfergus is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Portstewart to Carrickfergus is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Portstewart and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Portstewart to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Portstewart Promenade and arriving at Joymount via Coleraine Buscentre and Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.

How far is it from Portstewart to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Portstewart and Carrickfergus is 74 miles. The road distance is 54.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Portstewart to Carrickfergus without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £17 - £25.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Portstewart to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portstewart to Carrickfergus bus from?

Portstewart to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.

Train or bus from Portstewart to Carrickfergus?

The best way to get from Portstewart to Carrickfergus is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £17 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 47m.

Where does the Portstewart to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Portstewart to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.

Can I drive from Portstewart to Carrickfergus?

Yes, the driving distance between Portstewart to Carrickfergus is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Portstewart to Carrickfergus.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1196+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Portstewart to Carrickfergus - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Portstewart to Carrickfergus by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Coleraine to Yorkgate2 Ly->Gc / ...
2h 28m
£18–25
Drive 54 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portstewart to Carrickfergus54 mi
1h 8m
£14–20
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coleraine Buscentre to Ulster University Belfast218 / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Joymount563e / ...
3h 47m

Portstewart to Carrickfergus by bus and train

206Weekly Services

2h 28mAverage Duration

£18Cheapest Price

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Distance: 74.1 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

Translink operates a train from Coleraine to Yorkgate hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portstewart Promenade to Joymount via Coleraine Buscentre and Ulster University Belfast in around 3h 47m.

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