With a population of 29 208, Carrickfergus is a must-see destination in Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carrickfergus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fuzzy Beak (1 Slaughterford Rd) and Ownies Bar & Bistro (16-18 Joymount) are great picks.
When flying to Carrickfergus, you’ll arrive at Belfast City Airport (BHD), which is located 13 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Carrickfergus is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 214 km from Carrickfergus. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrickfergus, including National Express, Bus and Busbud. From Dublin, the bus ride to Carrickfergus takes 177 km and will cost you around €12. From Glasgow, the ticket costs about €110 for a journey of 523 km.
Expect to pay €1.72 per litre in Carrickfergus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.64 and €27.52.