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Mid and East Antrim

Visiting Mid and East Antrim

Mid and East Antrim is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Mid and East Antrim?

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FAQs About Mid and East Antrim

How Do I Get To Mid and East Antrim?

Driving Directions:

From Belfast, take the M2 and continue onto the A26 towards Ballymena. Follow the A26, then take the A36 towards Larne. Mid and East Antrim will be located along this route.

From Derry/Londonderry, take the A6 towards Belfast and then join the M2 towards Larne. From here, exit onto the A8 and follow signs towards Mid and East Antrim.

Rail Directions:

Mid and East Antrim can be reached via train from Belfast or Larne. The Belfast to Larne line stops at stations in Ballymena and Carrickfergus, both of which are located within the Mid and East Antrim area. Visitors can also take the Larne to Belfast line, which stops at several stations in the area including Ballymena, Larne Town and Carrickfergus.

Suggestions on how to get there:

  • From Portrush: Take the A26 towards Ballymena and then follow the A36 towards Larne. Mid and East Antrim will be located along this route.
  • From Londonderry: Take the A6 towards Belfast and then join the M2 towards Larne. From here, exit onto the A8 and follow signs towards Mid and East Antrim.
  • From Belfast: Take the M2 and continue onto the A26 towards Ballymena. Follow the A26, then take the A36 towards Larne. Mid and East Antrim will be located along this route.

What's The Nearest Airport To Mid and East Antrim?

The closest airport to Mid and East Antrim is Belfast International Airport, which is approximately 15 miles away. The best route to take from the airport would depend on your final destination, but there are several options for getting to the town. One popular option is to take the A26 towards Ballymena, which will take you directly to Mid and East Antrim. Another option is to take the M2 towards Belfast and then follow signs for the A26 towards Antrim/Ballymena. From there, you can follow signs for Mid and East Antrim.

Where Is Mid and East Antrim?