There are 3 ways to get from Carrickfergus to Portstewart by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from York Street to Colerainetrain Re / ...
2h 30m£17–24Drive 54.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Carrickfergus to Portstewartcar 54.8 mi
1h 7m£14–20Bus
- Take the bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfastbus 563e / ...
- Take the bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentrebus 218 / ...
3h 55m
Carrickfergus to Portstewart by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Portstewart is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Portstewart is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs £13 - £20.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Portstewart Promenade via Ulster University Belfast and Coleraine Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Carrickfergus to Portstewart. However, there are services departing from Carrickfergus and arriving at Coleraine via York Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Portstewart is 74 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Portstewart without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £17 - £25.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Carrickfergus to Portstewart, including transfers.
Carrickfergus to Portstewart bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Joymount station.
Carrickfergus to Portstewart train services, operated by Translink, depart from York Street station.
The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Portstewart is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £17 - £25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 55m.
What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Portstewart, Northern Ireland?
Translink operates a train from York Street to Coleraine hourly. Tickets cost £11–16 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joymount to Portstewart Promenade via Ulster University Belfast and Coleraine Buscentre in around 3h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from York Street to Coleraine
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Joymount to Ulster University Belfast
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Ulster University Belfast to Coleraine Buscentre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Carrickfergus to Portstewart bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Ulster University Belfast station.
Carrickfergus to Portstewart train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Coleraine station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Portstewart is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Carrickfergus to Portstewart.
There are 798+ hotels available in Portstewart.