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Cairnryan to Carrickfergus buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cairnryan and Carrickfergus takes 6h 37m and the fastest bus takes 3h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 37m
Duration
62 mi
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus and ferry

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  1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
4h 20m

Cairnryan to Carrickfergus bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Cairnryan and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cairnryan is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast, Europa Buscentre and take an average of 6h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 62.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.

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