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How to get fromNewcastle to Carrickfergusby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Newcastle to Carrickfergus by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 21bus bus 520 / ...
    2. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Carrickfergustrain train Re / ...
    2h 11m

  2. Drive 40.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newcastle to Carrickferguscar car 40.2 mi
    58 min
    £10–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newcastle to Carrickfergustaxi taxi 40.2 mi
    58 min
    £140–180

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Belfast Bedford Streetbus bus 520 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Pottinger's Entry High Street to Joymountbus bus 563e / ...
    2h 35m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 42.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Newcastle Bus Station to Joymount via Belfast Bedford Street and Pottinger's Entry High Street in around 2h 35m.

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