There are 4 ways to get from Belfast International Airport to Carrickfergus by bus, train, 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 International Airport to Carrickferguscar 19.1 mi
29 min£5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Belfast International Airport 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 International Airport to Carrickfergus by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Belfast International Airport to Carrickfergus is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Belfast International Airport to Carrickfergus is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £4 - £7.
No, there is no direct bus from Belfast International Airport 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 International Airport and Carrickfergus is 28 miles. The road distance is 19.2 miles.
The best way to get from Belfast International Airport 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 International Airport to Carrickfergus, including transfers.
Belfast International Airport to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Belfast International Airport station.
Belfast International Airport to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Nelson Street Bus Lane station.
Yes, the driving distance between Belfast International Airport to Carrickfergus is 19 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Belfast International Airport to Carrickfergus.
There are 1192+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.
What companies run services between Belfast International Airport, 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
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
A1 Taxis Antrim
- Phone
- +44 28 9446 7222
Bridge Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 9446 0666
Regency Cabs & Couriers
- Phone
- +44 28 9446 6666
Crumlin Cab Co
- Phone
- +44 28 9445 2181
Crumlin Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 9445 4647
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