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How to get fromCarrickfergus Castle to The Gobbinsby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Carrickfergus Castle to The Gobbins by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 169 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Downshire to Whiteheadtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Whitehead Train Station [bus stop] to Four Corners Honeysuckle Cottagebus bus 169 / ...
    2h 19m

  2. Drive 9.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carrickfergus Castle to The Gobbinscar car 9.1 mi
    16 min
    £3–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus Castle to The Gobbinstaxi taxi 9.1 mi
    16 min
    £21–26

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  • Distance: 21 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Carrickfergus Castle, Northern Ireland and The Gobbins, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Carrickfergus Castle to The Gobbins. However, you can walk to Downshire, take the train to Whitehead, walk to Whitehead Train Station [bus stop], take the line 169 bus to Four Corners Honeysuckle Cottage, then walk to The Gobbins. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to The Gobbins.

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