There are 5 ways to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 300a / ...
- Take the train from York Street to Carrickfergustrain Re / ...
1h 5m£15–21Drive 19.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickferguscar 19.1 mi
29 min£5–7Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Carrickfergus19.1 mi
29 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergustaxi 19.1 mi
29 min£40–50Bus
- Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 300a / ...
- Take the bus from St Paul's to Joymountbus 563e / ...
1h 34m
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Belfast International Airport and arriving at Joymount via St Paul's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Carrickfergus is 28 miles. The road distance is 19.3 miles.
The best way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 5m and costs £14 - £21.
It takes approximately 1h 5m to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus, including transfers.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast International Airport station.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus is 19 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus.
There are 1192+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.
What companies run services between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Joymount via Nelson Street Bus Lane and St Paul's in around 1h 34m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from York Street to Carrickfergus
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Belfast International Airport to Nelson Street Bus Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Belfast International Airport to Nelson Street Bus Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Translink
Bus from St Paul's to Joymount
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Carrickfergus
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
Crumlin Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 28 9445 2181
Crumlin Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 9445 4647
A1 Taxis Antrim
- Phone
- +44 28 9446 7222
Bridge Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 9446 0666
Regency Cabs & Couriers
- Phone
- +44 28 9446 6666
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Carrickfergus. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.