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Eight ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus

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Cheapest
By car (282 km)
6 h 50 min
282 km.
from $15
Other
Rideshare
6 h 50 min
282 km.
from $10.73
Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast City Airport)
3 h 39 min
213 km.
from $100.85
Train, Ferry
9 h 8 min
212 km.
from $390.04
Bus, Plane (Fly Edinburgh Airport to Belfast International Airport)
4 h 12 min
213 km.
from $120.38
Train, Plane (Train to Glasgow Airport)
4 h 54 min
213 km.
from $148.21
Train, Plane (Train to Glasgow Airport)
4 h 16 min
213 km.
from $112.39
Train, Plane (Train to Newcastle)
5 h 48 min
213 km.
from $240.40

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from St Andrew's House to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.13–$15.19

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Stena
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97
Bus from Princes Street to Buchanan
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$151.89
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.38–$177.21
Plane from Newcastle to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$39.24–$215.18

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.57–$202.52
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$49.37–$240.50

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$15.19–$240.50

Other operators

Stena Line

Phone:
+44 844 770 7070
Email:
Website:
stenaline.dk/
Other from Cairnryan to Belfast
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$53.15

P&O Ferries

Phone:
01304 448866.
Website:
poferries.com/en
Other from Cairnryan to Larne
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$36.71–$329.10

Train operators

Translink UK

Phone:
+44 28 9066 6630
Website:
translink.co.uk/
Train from Lanyon Place to Carrickfergus
Ave. Duration:
24 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.95–$8.86
Bus from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast,
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90
Bus from Ulster University Belfast to Joymount
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$16.46–$24.05

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.04–$88.60
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$82.28–$240.50

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 26m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04
Train from Glasgow Central to Ayr
Ave. Duration:
53 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$32.91
Train from Ayr to Stranraer
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.25–$45.57

TransPennine Express Service

Phone:
+44 345 600 1671
Website:
tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastle
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$88.60

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs $50 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Carrickfergus?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Princes Street and arriving at Joymount via Glasgow Buchanan and High Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus?

The distance between Edinburgh and Carrickfergus is 251 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Carrickfergus without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 9h 4m and costs $53.26 - $92.39 .

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

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

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Carrickfergus bus from?

Edinburgh to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, depart from Princes Street station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Carrickfergus bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Scottish Citylink, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Carrickfergus?

There are 1092+ hotels available in Carrickfergus. Prices start at $53.87 per night.
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