Bus from Carrickfergus to Duncrue
2 direct routes · 24–32 min · first bus 06:24, last bus 07:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Duncrue as of 10:57
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carrickfergus, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263a | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 2 | weekdays only | 06:24 | 07:45 | Joymount | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Greenisland, Jordanstown, Whiteabbey & Duncairn |
| 263 | Ulsterbus | ~24 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:06 | 07:06 | Joymount | Nelson Street Bus Lane | Greenisland, Jordanstown, Whiteabbey & Duncairn |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 263 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carrickfergus to Duncrue?
2 routes run directly from Carrickfergus to Duncrue: the 263a (Ulsterbus), the 263 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 263a, twice each weekday — board at Joymount and get off at Nelson Street Bus Lane, about 32 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carrickfergus to Duncrue?
Between 24 minutes on the 263 and 32 on the 263a, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Greenisland, Jordanstown, Whiteabbey, Duncairn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carrickfergus to Duncrue?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:24 and the last around 07:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carrickfergus to Duncrue?
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.