How to Travel from

Carrickfergus to Portaferry

by Route or Car

Great Britain Carrickfergus Portaferry

Cheapest

Other

2 h 50 min

Train, Bus

40 km.

from $36.54

3 h

Train, Bus

40 km.

from $37.35

Route Navigator Carrickfergus - Portaferry

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Continue onto Antrim Street

Antrim Street, 90 м

90 м

Turn right

58 м

Turn right onto Marine Highway

Marine Highway, 423 м

423 м

At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Belfast Road

Belfast Road, 3 km 858 м

3 km 858 м

Keep left onto Shore Road

Shore Road, 1 km 169 м

1 km 169 м

Translink UK

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Duration 26 min

Frequency Every 30 minutes

Estimated price $5.95–$8.86

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

The cheapest way to get from Carrickfergus to Portaferry is to drive which costs $11.96 - $18.48 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Carrickfergus to Portaferry is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $11.96 - $18.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Carrickfergus and Portaferry?

No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Portaferry. However, there are services departing from Joymount and arriving at Portaferry Square via Laganside Buscentre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Carrickfergus to Portaferry?

The distance between Carrickfergus and Portaferry is 63 km. The road distance is 61.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Carrickfergus to Portaferry without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 50m and costs $20.65 - $30.43 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Carrickfergus to Portaferry, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carrickfergus to Portaferry bus from?

Carrickfergus to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink UK, depart from Joymount station.

Where does the Carrickfergus to Portaferry bus arrive?

Carrickfergus to Portaferry bus services, operated by Translink UK, arrive at Laganside Buscentre station.

Can I drive from Carrickfergus to Portaferry?

Yes, the driving distance between Carrickfergus to Portaferry is 62 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Carrickfergus to Portaferry.

Where can I stay near Portaferry?

There are 104+ hotels available in Portaferry. Prices start at $38.02 per night.

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Castle Ward

Castle Ward is an 18th-century National Trust property located near the village of Strangford, in County Down, Northern Ireland, in the townland of the same name. It overlooks Strangford Lough and is 7 miles from Downpatrick and 1 miles from Strangford.

Downpatrick and County Down Railway

The Downpatrick and County Down Railway (DCDR) is a 5 foot, 3 inch (1,600 mm) gauge heritage railway in County Down, Northern Ireland. It is operated by volunteers and runs passenger trains using steam and diesel locomotives, diesel railcars, and vintage carriages. The railway has approximately three miles (4 km) of track in a triangular-shaped layout, which connects the town of Downpatrick with the historical sites of Inch Abbey to the north and King Magnus’ Grave to the south. It also houses a museum of railway artefacts and rolling stock originating from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, dating from the 1860s to the 1980s.

Exploris

Exploris is a public aquarium situated in Portaferry, Northern Ireland. The facility is the only public aquarium in Northern Ireland and it is located on the shores of the Marine Nature reserve of Strangford Lough, which is an important winter migration destination for many wading and sea birds. The lough is home to almost 75% of the marine species found in Northern Ireland, including common seals, basking sharks and brent geese. Three quarters of the world population of pale bellied brent geese spend winter in the lough area. Exploris illustrates and exhibits the large variety of animals that live in Strangford Lough.

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