🚌 Bus from Carrickfergus to Monkstown
5 direct routes · about 25 min · first bus 12:05, last bus 16:35 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~25 min | 2 | 12:05 | 16:35 | Joymount |
| 568 | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 1 | 14:32 | 14:32 | Joymount |
| 568b | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 1 | 09:43 | 09:43 | Bradford Heights |
| 568a | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 1 | 12:03 | 12:03 | Joymount |
| 568d | Ulsterbus | ~13 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 Monkstown?
5 routes run directly from Carrickfergus to Monkstown: the 168b (Ulsterbus), the 568 (Ulsterbus), the 568b (Ulsterbus), the 568a (Ulsterbus), the 568d (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Carrickfergus to Monkstown?
Around 25 minutes on the 168b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carrickfergus to Monkstown?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 168b) leaves around 12:05 and the last around 16:35. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carrickfergus to Monkstown?
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.