🚌 Bus from Carrickfergus to Belfast
11 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 06:24, last bus 20:27 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 563e | Ulsterbus | ~45 min | 10 | 06:24 | 20:27 | Downshire Train Station bus stop |
| 563b | Ulsterbus | ~41 min | 4 | 08:31 | 16:14 | Carrickburn Road |
| 563 | Ulsterbus | ~50 min | 3 | 07:21 | 17:57 | Carrickburn Road |
| 563f | Ulsterbus | ~41 min | 3 | 08:54 | 17:44 | St Colmans Church |
| 263a | Ulsterbus | ~36 min | 2 | 06:15 | 07:45 | Old Grange Drive |
| 568 | Ulsterbus | ~51 min | 1 | 14:32 | 14:32 | Joymount |
| 263 | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 1 | 07:00 | 07:00 | Alexander Road |
| 568b | Ulsterbus | ~39 min | 1 | 09:43 | 09:43 | Bradford Heights |
| 568a | Ulsterbus | ~52 min | 1 | 12:03 | 12:03 | Joymount |
| 563d | Ulsterbus | ~52 min | 1 | 08:03 | 08:03 | Straidwalk |
| 568d | Ulsterbus | ~42 min | 1 | 07:06 | 07:06 | 84-92 Marshallstown Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carrickfergus on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carrickfergus to Belfast?
11 routes run directly from Carrickfergus to Belfast: the 563e (Ulsterbus), the 563b (Ulsterbus), the 563 (Ulsterbus), the 563f (Ulsterbus), the 263a (Ulsterbus), the 568 (Ulsterbus), the 263 (Ulsterbus), the 568b (Ulsterbus), the 568a (Ulsterbus), the 563d (Ulsterbus), the 568d (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Carrickfergus to Belfast?
Around 45 minutes on the 563e, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carrickfergus to Belfast?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 563e) leaves around 06:24 and the last around 20:27. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carrickfergus to Belfast?
Translink sets zonal fares on this journey. Smartlink/iLink cards and contactless are cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on Metro and Glider.