Bus from Monkstown (Northern Ireland) to Carrickfergus
5 direct routes · 13–22 min · first bus 07:29, last bus 18:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carrickfergus as of 13:17
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Monkstown, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 168b | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:44 | 17:29 | Oaklands | Golf Club | Jordanstown, Greenisland & Woodburn |
| 568b | Ulsterbus | ~13 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:29 | 18:05 | Cherrylands | Milebush Corner | Jordanstown, Greenisland & Woodburn |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 568, 568a, 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 | ~13 min | 1 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 14:14 | 14:14 | Cherrylands | Milebush Corner | Jordanstown, Greenisland & Woodburn |
| 568a | Ulsterbus | ~13 min | 1 | weekdays only | 12:52 | 12:52 | Cherrylands | Milebush Corner | Jordanstown, Greenisland & Woodburn |
| 568c | Ulsterbus | ~22 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:37 | 17:37 | Cherrylands | Golf Club | Jordanstown, Greenisland & Woodburn |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 568 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 168b, 3 times each weekday — board at Oaklands and get off at Golf Club, about 17 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Monkstown to Carrickfergus?
Between 13 minutes on the 568b and 22 on the 568c, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Jordanstown, Greenisland, Woodburn on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Monkstown to Carrickfergus?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:29 and the last around 18:05. Check the route timetables 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.