The average train between Carrickfergus and Malahide takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Carrickfergus to Malahide. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Carrickfergus and Malahide. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrickfergus is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Malahide at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Grand Central and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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3h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carrickfergus to Malahide? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus station and arriving at Malahide station via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Carrickfergus to Malahide train services, operated by Translink, depart from Carrickfergus station.
Carrickfergus to Malahide train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Malahide station.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Malahide is 142.5 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Malahide via Belfast Grand Central and Drogheda in around 3h 18m.