Bus from Duncairn to Carrickfergus
9 direct routes · 30–44 min · first bus 07:12, last bus 21:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carrickfergus as of 11:07
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Duncairn, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 563e | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 10 | Sat 11 · Sun 6 | 08:59 | 21:20 | York Street | Joymount | Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Whitehouse, Whiteabbey & 2 more |
| 563 | Ulsterbus | ~38 min | 5 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 10:59 | 18:09 | York Street | Joymount | Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Whitehouse, Whiteabbey & 2 more |
| 563b | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 5 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 07:27 | 14:59 | York Street | Joymount | Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Whitehouse, Whiteabbey & 2 more |
| 563f | Ulsterbus | ~32 min | 5 | Sat 9 · Sun 1 | 07:57 | 19:01 | York Street | Joymount | Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Whitehouse, Whiteabbey & 2 more |
| 568b | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:12 | 17:45 | York Street | Milebush Corner | Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Whitehouse, Whiteabbey & 4 more |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 568, 568a, 563c, 568c
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 568 | Ulsterbus | ~33 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 13:54 | 13:54 | York Street | Milebush Corner | Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Whitehouse, Whiteabbey & 4 more |
| 568a | Ulsterbus | ~31 min | 1 | weekdays only | 12:34 | 12:34 | York Street | Milebush Corner | Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Whitehouse, Whiteabbey & 4 more |
| 563c | Ulsterbus | ~30 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:14 | 08:14 | York Street | Davys Street | Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Whitehouse, Whiteabbey & 2 more |
| 568c | Ulsterbus | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:15 | 17:15 | York Street | Golf Club | Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower, Whitehouse, Whiteabbey & 4 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Duncairn 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 or 568 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Duncairn to Carrickfergus?
9 routes run directly from Duncairn to Carrickfergus: the 563e (Ulsterbus), the 563 (Ulsterbus), the 563b (Ulsterbus), the 563f (Ulsterbus), the 568b (Ulsterbus), the 568 (Ulsterbus), the 568a (Ulsterbus), the 563c (Ulsterbus), the 568c (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 563e, 10 times each weekday — board at York Street and get off at Joymount, about 38 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Duncairn to Carrickfergus?
Between 30 minutes on the 563c and 44 on the 568c, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Skegoneill, Whitehouse Upper, Greencastle, Whitehouse Lower and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Duncairn to Carrickfergus?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:12 and the last around 21:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Duncairn to Carrickfergus?
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.