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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney is to bus which costs £8 and takes 3h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney is to drive which takes 52 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Ballymoney?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Charles Street via Ulster University Belfast. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Ballymoney?

No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Ballymoney via Yorkgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Ballymoney is 61 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney without a car is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £16 - £24.

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

It takes approximately 2h 4m to get from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Ballymoney bus from?

Carrickfergus to Ballymoney bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Joymount station.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Ballymoney train from?

Carrickfergus to Ballymoney train services, operated by Translink, depart from Carrickfergus station.

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney is to train which takes 2h 4m and costs £16 - £24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 and takes 3h 11m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Ballymoney bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Ballymoney bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Ballymoney train arrive?

Carrickfergus to Ballymoney train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Yorkgate station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Ballymoney is 43 miles. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney.

Where can I stay near Ballymoney?

There are 796+ hotels available in Ballymoney.

Carrickfergus to Ballymoney - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Yorkgatetrain Whitehead - Belfast Great Central / ...
2. Take the train from Yorkgate to Ballymoneytrain Belfast Great Central - Derry-Londonderry / ...
2h 4m
£16–23
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfastbus 563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Charles Streetbus 218 / ...
3h 11m
£7
Drive 42.4 mi
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Ballymoneycar 42.4 mi
52 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Ballymoneytaxi 42.4 mi
52 min
£180–230

Carrickfergus to Ballymoney by train

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Distance: 60.2 mi
Duration: 2h 4m

What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Ballymoney, Causeway Coast and Glens, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Ballymoney via Yorkgate in around 2h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Charles Street via Ulster University Belfast in around 3h 11m.

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