There are 3 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Letterkenny by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
4h 35m€35–53Drive 146.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Carrickfergus to Letterkennycar 146.4 km
1h 48m€26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Joymount to Donegall Placebus 563e / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Stationbus 212 / ...
4h 47m
Carrickfergus to Letterkenny by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Letterkenny is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Letterkenny is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Letterkenny Bus via Grand Central Station Stand 7 and Ulsterbus Depot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Letterkenny. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Londonderry via York Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Letterkenny is 197 km. The road distance is 146.4 km.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Letterkenny without a car is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Carrickfergus to Letterkenny, including transfers.
Carrickfergus to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Joymount station.
Carrickfergus to Letterkenny train services, operated by Translink, depart from York Street station.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Letterkenny is to train which takes 4h 35m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Letterkenny, Ireland?
Translink operates a train from York Street to Londonderry hourly. Tickets cost €17–25 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Letterkenny Bus via Donegall Place, Grand Central Station Stand 7, and Ulsterbus Depot in around 4h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from York Street to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Joymount to Donegall Place
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Foyle Street Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Carrickfergus to Letterkenny bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Donegall Place station.
Carrickfergus to Letterkenny train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Londonderry station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Letterkenny is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Carrickfergus to Letterkenny.
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