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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Malahide is to bus and line 102 bus via Donegall Place which costs €11 - €140 and takes 4h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Malahide is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Malahide?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus station to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Grand Central Station and arriving at Malahide Stn via Airport Zone 15. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

Is there a direct train between Carrickfergus and Malahide?

No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Malahide. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Malahide via Belfast Grand Central and Drogheda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Malahide?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Malahide is 185 km. The road distance is 173 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Malahide without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €27 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Carrickfergus to Malahide, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Malahide bus from?

Carrickfergus to Malahide bus services, operated by Dublin Express, depart from Grand Central Station.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Malahide train from?

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

Train or bus from Carrickfergus to Malahide?

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Malahide is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €27 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 102 bus, which costs €29 - €150 and takes 4h 24m.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Malahide bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Malahide bus services, operated by Dublin Express, arrive at Terminal 1 Zone 1 station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Malahide train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Malahide?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Malahide is 173 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Carrickfergus to Malahide.

Where can I stay near Malahide?

There are 1051+ hotels available in Malahide.

Carrickfergus to Malahide - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 102 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Malahide by train, bus, 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 Grand Central to Droghedatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Drogheda to Malahidetrain Re / ...
3h 18m
€27–40
Bus, line 102 bus via Donegall Place
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Joymount to Donegall Placebus 563 / ...
2. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus X1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Malahide Stnbus 102
4h 29m
€11–137
Bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station to Terminal 1 Zone 1bus 785
2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 15 to Malahide Stnbus 102
4h 24m
€29–143
Drive 173 km
1. Drive from Carrickfergus to Malahidecar 173 km
1h 51m
€32–46

Carrickfergus to Malahide by train

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Distance: 184.9 km
Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Carrickfergus to Malahide via Belfast Grand Central and Drogheda in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carrickfergus to Malahide Stn via Belfast Grand Central, Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 15 in around 4h 24m.

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