🚌 Bus from Carrickfergus to Whitehead
4 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 11:31, last bus 18:41 (weekdays).
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Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 563 | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 4 | 11:31 | 18:41 | Trooperslane Road |
| 563b | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 3 | 07:51 | 15:25 | Trooperslane Road |
| 163 | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 3 | 08:50 | 14:07 | Joymount |
| 263 | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 2 | 17:07 | 17:32 | Seapark |
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 Whitehead?
4 routes run directly from Carrickfergus to Whitehead: the 563 (Ulsterbus), the 563b (Ulsterbus), the 163 (Ulsterbus), the 263 (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Carrickfergus to Whitehead?
Around 20 minutes on the 563, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carrickfergus to Whitehead?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 563) leaves around 11:31 and the last around 18:41. Check the route timetable 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.