There are 5 ways to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castle 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 Downshiretrain Re / ...
1h 16m£15–21Drive 19.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castlecar 19.5 mi
30 min£5–7Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Carrickfergus Castle19.5 mi
30 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castletaxi 19.5 mi
30 min£40–55Bus
- Take the bus from Belfast International Airport to Nelson Street Bus Lanebus 300a / ...
- Take the bus from St Paul's to Green Streetbus 563 / ...
1h 42m
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castle by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castle is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 30 min.
The fastest way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castle is to drive which takes 30 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castle. However, there are services departing from Belfast International Airport and arriving at Green Street via St Paul's. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.
The distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) and Carrickfergus Castle is 29 miles. The road distance is 19.6 miles.
The best way to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castle without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 16m and costs £14 - £21.
It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castle, including transfers.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast International Airport station.
Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castle is 20 miles. It takes approximately 30 min to drive from Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS) to Carrickfergus Castle.
There are 1188+ hotels available in Carrickfergus Castle.
What companies run services between Belfast (Aldergrove) Airport (BFS), Northern Ireland and Carrickfergus Castle, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Belfast International Airport to Carrickfergus Castle via Nelson Street Bus Lane, St Paul's, and Green Street in around 1h 42m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from York Street to Downshire
- Ave. Duration
- 23 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 Green Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Belfast (Aldergrove)-BFS to Carrickfergus Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- £40–55
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 Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






