🚌 Bus from Monkstown to Carrickfergus
5 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 09:44, last bus 17:29 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 3 | 09:44 | 17:29 | The Brambles |
| 568b | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 2 | 16:08 | 18:03 | Kings Road |
| 568 | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 1 | 14:13 | 14:13 | Kings Road |
| 568a | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 1 | 12:51 | 12:51 | Hillcrest Villas |
| 568c | Ulsterbus | ~14 min | 1 | 17:33 | 17:33 | Kings Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Monkstown 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 Monkstown to Carrickfergus?
5 routes run directly from Monkstown to Carrickfergus: the 168b (Ulsterbus), the 568b (Ulsterbus), the 568 (Ulsterbus), the 568a (Ulsterbus), the 568c (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Monkstown to Carrickfergus?
Around 12 minutes on the 168b, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Monkstown to Carrickfergus?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 168b) leaves around 09:44 and the last around 17:29. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Monkstown 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.