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How to get fromLondon to Carrickfergusby plane, train, car ferry, bus, busferry, or car

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

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LHR - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Carrickfergustrain train
    3h 46m
    £70–354

  2. Bus, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry car ferry
    16h 44m
    £54–94

  3. Train, car ferry via Douglas

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Port of Larnecarferry car ferry
    13h 18m
    £97–143

  4. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentrebusferry bus ferry 923
    18h
    £55–112

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Cairnryancar car
    2. Take the carferry from Cairnryan to Larnecarferry car ferry
    9h 33m
    £129–370

  6. Fly London City Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LCY - BHD
    2. Take the train from Belfast Lanyon Place to Carrickfergustrain train
    3h 54m
    £91–375

  7. Fly London Stansted Airport to Belfast International Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane STN - BFS
    2. Take the train from York Street to Carrickfergustrain train
    4h 20m
    £56–208

  8. Train to Luton Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LTN - BFS
    4h 12m
    £57–186

  9. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)plane plane LGW - BFS
    4h 18m
    £66–225

  10. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane LGW - BHD
    4h 14m
    £56–216

  11. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train London Euston - Liverpool Lime Street
    2. Take the carferry from Liverpool to Belfastcarferry car ferry
    13h 21m
    £137–247

London to Carrickfergus by bus, busferry, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from London to Carrickfergus. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD), walk to George Best Belfast City Airport, take the line 600 bus to Bridge End, walk to Belfast Lanyon Place, then take the train to Carrickfergus. Alternatively, you can take a train from London Euston to Carrickfergus via Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool Central, Moorfields, Liverpool, Isle of Man Douglas, Port of Larne, and Larne Harbour in around 13h 18m.

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