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

The cheapest way to get from Wrexham to Carrickfergus is to car ferry which costs £50 - £120 and takes 12h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Wrexham to Carrickfergus is to train and fly which takes 4h 53m and costs £55 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Wrexham and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Wrexham station to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Wrexham Bus Station 7 and arriving at Joymount via Chester Bus Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 26m.

How far is it from Wrexham to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Wrexham and Carrickfergus is 231 miles.

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

The best way to get from Wrexham to Carrickfergus without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 25m and costs £100 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Wrexham to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Wrexham to Carrickfergus bus from?

Wrexham to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where does the Wrexham to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Wrexham to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1187+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Wrexham to Carrickfergus by train, plane, ferry, 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, train to Liverpool, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)LPL - BFS
4. Take the train from Yorkgate to Carrickfergus
4h 58m
£49–160
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
10h 25m
£109–160
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
12h 11m
£52–111
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station830
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
15h 26m
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Chester
2. Take the train from Chester to Liverpool South Parkway
3. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)LPL - BHD
4. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergus
4h 53m
£59–211
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)MAN - BFS
5h 35m
£50–157
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)MAN - BHD
5h 30m
£58–218
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
6h 8m
£60–179
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Wrexham General to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Birmingham International
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
6h 13m
£65–240
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
7h 14m
£56–166
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Wrexham to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
7h 3m
£96–257

Wrexham to Carrickfergus by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

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12h 11mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.3 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

What companies run services between Wrexham, Wales and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

Stena Line operates a car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast twice daily. Tickets cost £35–85 and the journey takes 8h.

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