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How to get fromCarrickfergus to Londonderryby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from York Street to Londonderrytrain train Re / ...
    2h 54m
    £21–30
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Joymount to Donegall Placebus bus 563e / ...
    2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Harberton Parkbus bus 212 / ...
    3h 9m
    £7
  3. Drive  71 mi

    1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Londonderrycar car 71 mi
    1h 21m
    £18–26
  4. Bus via Derry Foyleside

    1. Take the bus from Joymount to Donegall Placebus bus 563e / ...
    2. Take the bus from Belfast Glengall to Derry Foylesidebus bus 705x
    3h 59m
    £14–18

Carrickfergus to Londonderry by train

Calendar144Weekly Trains
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£21Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Londonderry, Northern Ireland?

Translink operates a train from York Street to Londonderry hourly. Tickets cost £15–22 and the journey takes 1h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Harberton Park via Donegall Place and Grand Central Station Stand 7 in around 3h 9m.

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