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

The cheapest way to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus is to car ferry via Douglas which costs £30 - £45 and takes 9h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus is to fly and train which takes 3h 34m and costs £45 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Liverpool and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Liverpool to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Liverpool, Liverpool One and arriving at Joymount via Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Glasgow Buchanan and Pottinger's Entry High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 18m.

Is there a direct ferry between Liverpool and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct ferry from Liverpool to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Liverpool and arriving at Port of Larne via Isle of Man Douglas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.

How far is it from Liverpool to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Liverpool and Carrickfergus is 203 miles.

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

The best way to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus without a car is to car ferry via Douglas which takes 9h 24m and costs £30 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Liverpool to Carrickfergus bus from?

Liverpool to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.

Where does the Liverpool to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Liverpool to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1211+ hotels available in Carrickfergus.

Liverpool to Carrickfergus - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, and car ferry

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There are 11 ways to get from Liverpool to Carrickfergus by plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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Fly Liverpool to Belfast International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane LPL - BFS
2. Take the train from York Street to Carrickfergustrain
3h 39m
£45–119
Car ferry via Douglas
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry
9h 24m
£30–40
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Kilmarnocktrain
3. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Stranraertrain
4. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
12h 7m
£158–462
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry 923
15h 18m
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane MAN - BFS
4h 21m
£38–132
Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Manchester Airport The Stationbus
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane MAN - BHD
4h 16m
£43–138
Fly Liverpool to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LPL - BHD
2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Carrickfergustrain
3h 34m
£46–125
Fly Liverpool to Dublin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane LPL - DUB
2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus
5h 46m
£41–125
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane LBA - BHD
5h 41m
£76–177
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry
9h 43m
£42–98
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Liverpool to Cairnryancar
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry
6h 22m
£82–305

Liverpool (LPL) to Belfast International Airport (BFS) flights

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Distance: 202.1 mi
Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Liverpool, England and Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland?

You can take a car ferry from Liverpool to Carrickfergus via Isle of Man Douglas, Port of Larne, and Larne Harbour in around 9h 24m.

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