What is the cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station?

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station?

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £65 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Balmoral Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at King's Hall via Donegall Square East. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Balmoral Station?

No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Balmoral via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Balmoral Station is 15 miles. The road distance is 14.1 miles.

How do I travel from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station without a car?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £17.

How long does it take to get from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station?

It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs £11 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £8 and takes 1h 12m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegall Place station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station train arrive?

Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station is 14 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station.

Where can I stay near Balmoral Station?

There are 1203+ hotels available in Balmoral Station.

Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Great Centraltrain Whitehead - Belfast Great Central / ...
1h 3m
£11–17
Drive 14 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Stationcar 14 mi
20 min
£4–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Donegall Placebus 563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Donegall Square East to King's Hallbus 9A / ...
1h 12m
£7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Balmoral Stationtaxi 14 mi
20 min
£65–80

Carrickfergus to Balmoral Station by train

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Distance: 14.4 mi
Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Balmoral Station, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Great Central hourly. Tickets cost £6–9 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to King's Hall via Donegall Place and Donegall Square East in around 1h 12m.

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