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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Lisburn is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 26 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Lisburn is to taxi which takes 26 min and costs £35 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Lisburn?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Lambeg via Grand Central Station Stand 25. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Lisburn?

No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Lisburn. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Hilden via Belfast Great Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Lisburn?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Lisburn is 19 miles. The road distance is 18 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Lisburn without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Carrickfergus to Lisburn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Lisburn bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Lisburn train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Lisburn?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Lisburn is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £11 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus and line 551 bus, which costs and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Lisburn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Carrickfergus to Lisburn train arrive?

Carrickfergus to Lisburn train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Lisburn?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Lisburn is 18 miles. It takes approximately 26 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Lisburn.

Where can I stay near Lisburn?

There are 1193+ hotels available in Lisburn.

Carrickfergus to Lisburn - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 551 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carrickfergus to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Hildentrain Belfast Great Central - Lisburn / ...
1h 9m
£11–17
Drive 17.9 mi
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1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Lisburncar 17.9 mi
26 min
£5–7
Bus, line 551 bus
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Donegall Placebus 563e / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 25 to Lambegbus 103 / ...
1h 48m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Carrickfergus to Lisburntaxi 17.9 mi
26 min
£35–50

Carrickfergus to Lisburn by train

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Distance: 18.6 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Hilden via Belfast Great Central in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Lambeg via Donegall Place and Grand Central Station Stand 25 in around 1h 48m.

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