The average train between Londonderry and Carrickfergus takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Londonderry 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.
Trains run hourly between Londonderry and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Londonderry is at 9:38 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Londonderry to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Londonderry station and arriving at Carrickfergus station via York Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Londonderry to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Translink, depart from Londonderry station.
Londonderry to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Translink, arrive at York Street station.
The distance between Londonderry and Carrickfergus is 101.2 km. The road distance is 163 km.
Translink operates a train from Londonderry to York Street hourly. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 1h 56m.