What is the cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus?

The cheapest way to get from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus is to car ferry via Carrickfergus which costs £30 - £230 and takes 2h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus?

The fastest way to get from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus is to car ferry which takes 2h 20m and costs £50 - £260.

Is there a direct bus between Cairnryan and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan Stena Terminal and arriving at Joymount via Pottinger's Entry High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct ferry between Cairnryan and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Cairnryan and arriving at Larne via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Cairnryan and Carrickfergus is 50 miles.

How do I travel from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus without a car?

The best way to get from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus without a car is to car ferry which takes 2h 20m and costs £50 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus?

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cairnryan to Carrickfergus bus from?

Cairnryan to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Cairnryan Stena Terminal station.

Where does the Cairnryan to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Cairnryan to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast, Europa Buscentre station.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1205+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Cairnryan to Carrickfergus - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, and bus and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairnryan to Carrickfergus by car ferry or busferry

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h 20m
£52–254
Car ferry via Carrickfergus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
2h 55m
£31–228
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
4h 20m

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Distance: 49.5 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

P&O Ferries operates a car ferry from Cairnryan to Larne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, Translink operates a vehicle from Cairnryan Stena Terminal to Belfast, Europa Buscentre 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h.

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