Bus from Carrickfergus to Whitehead
4 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 07:57, last bus 18:47 (weekdays).
Next buses to Whitehead as of 05:59
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 563 | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 4 | weekdays only | 11:37 | 18:47 | Joymount | Whitehead Train Station bus stop | Eden, Kilroot & Bellahill |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 563b, 263, 163
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 563b | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 2 | weekdays only | 07:57 | 09:01 | Joymount | Whitehead Train Station bus stop | Eden, Kilroot & Bellahill |
| 263 | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 2 | weekdays only | 17:20 | 17:45 | Joymount | Whitehead Train Station bus stop | Eden, Kilroot & Bellahill |
| 163 | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:07 | 14:07 | Joymount | Whitehead Train Station bus stop | Eden, Kilroot & Bellahill |
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 563 bus, 263 bus or 163 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carrickfergus to Whitehead?
4 routes run directly from Carrickfergus to Whitehead: the 563 (Ulsterbus), the 563b (Ulsterbus), the 263 (Ulsterbus), the 163 (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 563, 4 times each weekday — board at Joymount and get off at Whitehead Train Station bus stop, about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carrickfergus to Whitehead?
Around 20 minutes on the 563, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Eden, Kilroot, Bellahill on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carrickfergus to Whitehead?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:57 and the last around 18:47. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carrickfergus to Whitehead?
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.