There are 4 ways to get from Lisburn to Carrickfergus by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hilden to Belfast Great Centraltrain Lisburn - Belfast Great Central / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Carrickfergustrain Re / ...
1h 6m£12–17Drive 18 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lisburn to Carrickferguscar 18 mi
24 min£5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Mckinstry Road to Custom House Squarebus G1
- Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Joymountbus 563e / ...
1h 50mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Lisburn to Carrickfergustaxi 18 mi
24 min£40–50
Lisburn to Carrickfergus by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lisburn to Carrickfergus is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 24 min.
The fastest way to get from Lisburn to Carrickfergus is to taxi which takes 24 min and costs £40 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Lisburn to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Mckinstry Road and arriving at Joymount via Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Lisburn to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Hilden and arriving at Carrickfergus via Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Lisburn and Carrickfergus is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.1 miles.
The best way to get from Lisburn to Carrickfergus without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £11 - £17.
It takes approximately 1h 6m to get from Lisburn to Carrickfergus, including transfers.
Lisburn to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Mckinstry Road station.
Lisburn to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Translink, depart from Hilden station.
The best way to get from Lisburn to Carrickfergus is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs £11 - £17. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Lisburn, Northern Ireland and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?
You can take a train from Hilden to Carrickfergus via Belfast Grand Central in around 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mckinstry Road to Joymount via Custom House Square and Laganside Bus Station in around 1h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Train from Hilden to Belfast Great Central
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Carrickfergus
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- translink.co.uk
Bus from Mckinstry Road to Custom House Square
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
Bus from Laganside Bus Station to Joymount
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.translink.co.uk/
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Estimated price
- £40–50
1st Choice Taxis
- Phone
- +44 28 9266 8868
Direct Cabs
- Phone
- +44 28 9264 1641
New City Cabs
- Phone
- +44 28 9266 4466
Premier Taxi Company
- Phone
- +44 28 9266 6666
- Website
- taxi66.co.uk
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Lisburn to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Custom House Square station.
Lisburn to Carrickfergus train services, operated by Translink, arrive at Belfast Great Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lisburn to Carrickfergus is 18 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Lisburn to Carrickfergus.
There are 1205+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.