🚌 Bus from Greenisland to Carrickfergus
12 direct routes · about 9 min · first bus 09:22, last bus 21:38 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 563e | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 10 | 09:22 | 21:38 | Lower Greenisland Station Road |
| 563f | Ulsterbus | ~4 min | 6 | 08:18 | 19:21 | Shorelands |
| 563 | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 5 | 11:22 | 18:32 | Lower Greenisland Station Road |
| 563b | Ulsterbus | ~4 min | 4 | 07:47 | 15:21 | Shorelands |
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 3 | 09:47 | 17:31 | Farm Lodge |
| 263 | Ulsterbus | ~5 min | 2 | 17:02 | 17:27 | Belfast High School |
| 568b | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 2 | 16:14 | 18:09 | Farm Lodge |
| 568 | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 1 | 14:19 | 14:19 | Farm Lodge |
| 263a | Ulsterbus | ~5 min | 1 | 17:47 | 17:47 | Belfast High School |
| 568a | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 1 | 12:57 | 12:57 | 34-42 Upper Road |
| 563c | Ulsterbus | ~5 min | 1 | 08:36 | 08:36 | Shorelands |
| 568c | Ulsterbus | ~8 min | 1 | 17:39 | 17:39 | Farm Lodge |
Times are for the first boarding point in Greenisland 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 Greenisland to Carrickfergus?
12 routes run directly from Greenisland to Carrickfergus: the 563e (Ulsterbus), the 563f (Ulsterbus), the 563 (Ulsterbus), the 563b (Ulsterbus), the 168b (Ulsterbus), the 263 (Ulsterbus), the 568b (Ulsterbus), the 568 (Ulsterbus), the 263a (Ulsterbus), the 568a (Ulsterbus), the 563c (Ulsterbus), the 568c (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Greenisland to Carrickfergus?
Around 9 minutes on the 563e, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Greenisland to Carrickfergus?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 563e) leaves around 09:22 and the last around 21:38. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Greenisland 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.