Cities Near Newtownabbey
Cities near Newtownabbey, UK: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Castlereagh, Bangor, Craigavon. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Newtownabbey, UK is Castlereagh, about 6 mi (10 km) away — roughly 20 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlereagh | 6 mi / 10 km | 20 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bangor | 10 mi / 15 km | 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Craigavon | 24 mi / 39 km | 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Londonderry County Borough | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Dublin | 93 mi / 149 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Paisley | 100 mi / 160 km | 2 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| East Kilbride | 102 mi / 165 km | 2 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cumbernauld | 117 mi / 188 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Carlisle | 119 mi / 192 km | 2 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Livingston | 127 mi / 205 km | 2 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Newtownabbey
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Castlereagh, Bangor, Craigavon, Londonderry County Borough, Dublin. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Newtownabbey
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: East Kilbride, Cumbernauld, Carlisle, Livingston. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Newtownabbey include Castlereagh, Bangor, Craigavon, Londonderry County Borough, Dublin. The closest is Castlereagh, about 6 miles (10 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Castlereagh
- → Best time to visit Bangor
- → Best time to visit Craigavon
- → Best time to visit Londonderry County Borough
- → Best time to visit Dublin
- → Best time to visit Paisley
- → Best time to visit East Kilbride
- → Best time to visit Cumbernauld
- → Best time to visit Carlisle
- → Best time to visit Livingston