What is the cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle is to drive which costs £2 - £5 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle?

The fastest way to get from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs £28 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Belfast Central Station and Carrickfergus Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Laganside Bus Station station and arriving at Scotch Quarter. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 48 min.

Is there a direct train between Belfast Central Station and Carrickfergus Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Belfast Lanyon Place and arriving at Downshire. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle?

The distance between Belfast Central Station and Carrickfergus Castle is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle?

The train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Downshire takes 27 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle bus from?

Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Laganside Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle train from?

Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle train services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast Lanyon Place station.

Train or bus from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle?

The best way to get from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle is to train which takes 34 min and costs £6 - £9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 2m.

Where does the Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle bus arrive?

Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Scotch Quarter station.

Can I drive from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle is 12 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus Castle?

There are 1196+ hotels available in Carrickfergus Castle.

Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle

How to get fromBelfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 4 ways to get from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle by train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Downshiretrain Re / ...
34 min
£6–9
Drive 11.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castlecar 11.7 mi
16 min
£3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Scotch Quarterbus 263 / ...
1h 2m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castletaxi 11.7 mi
16 min
£28–35

Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle by train and foot

353Weekly Services

34 minAverage Duration

£6Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Belfast Central Station to Carrickfergus Castle.

Launch map view

Distance: 11.9 mi
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Belfast Central Station, Northern Ireland and Carrickfergus Castle, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Downshire every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 27 min. Alternatively, Translink operates a bus from Laganside Bus Station to Scotch Quarter hourly, and the journey takes 48 min.

Train operators

Bus operators

Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.