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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Holywood is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 20 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Holywood is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs £30 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Holywood?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Holywood station. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Holywood Police Station via Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Holywood?

No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Holywood. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Holywood via Lanyon Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Holywood?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Holywood is 16 miles. The road distance is 15 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Holywood without a car is to train which takes 46 min and costs £11 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 46 min to get from Carrickfergus to Holywood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Holywood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Holywood train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Holywood?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Holywood is to train which takes 46 min and costs £11 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 1 bus, which costs and takes 2h 4m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Holywood bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Holywood bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Laganside Bus Station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Holywood train arrive?

Carrickfergus to Holywood train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Lanyon Place station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Holywood?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Holywood is 15 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Holywood.

Where can I stay near Holywood?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Holywood.

Carrickfergus to Holywood - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 1 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Lanyon Placetrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Holywoodtrain Lanyon Place - Bangor / ...
46 min
£11–17
Drive 14.9 mi
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1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Holywoodcar 14.9 mi
20 min
£4–6
Bus, line 1 bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Laganside Bus Stationbus 563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Holywood Police Stationbus 1 / ...
2h 4m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Holywoodtaxi 14.9 mi
20 min
£30–40

Carrickfergus to Holywood by train

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Distance: 15.5 mi
Duration: 46 min

What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Holywood, Northern Ireland?

You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Holywood via Lanyon Place in around 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Holywood Police Station via Laganside Bus Station in around 2h 4m.

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