🚌 Bus from Whiteabbey to Carrickfergus
8 direct routes · about 16 min · first bus 09:15, last bus 21:32 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 563e | Ulsterbus | ~16 min | 10 | 09:15 | 21:32 | Dillons Avenue |
| 563f | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 6 | 08:11 | 19:14 | Northern Regional College |
| 563 | Ulsterbus | ~16 min | 5 | 11:15 | 18:25 | Dillons Avenue |
| 563b | Ulsterbus | ~11 min | 4 | 07:40 | 15:14 | Northern Regional College |
| 263 | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 2 | 16:58 | 17:23 | Station Road |
| 263a | Ulsterbus | ~9 min | 1 | 17:43 | 17:43 | Station Road |
| 568a | Ulsterbus | ~16 min | 1 | 12:49 | 12:49 | Northern Regional College |
| 563c | Ulsterbus | ~12 min | 1 | 08:29 | 08:29 | Northern Regional College |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whiteabbey 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 Whiteabbey to Carrickfergus?
8 routes run directly from Whiteabbey to Carrickfergus: the 563e (Ulsterbus), the 563f (Ulsterbus), the 563 (Ulsterbus), the 563b (Ulsterbus), the 263 (Ulsterbus), the 263a (Ulsterbus), the 568a (Ulsterbus), the 563c (Ulsterbus).
How long does the bus take from Whiteabbey to Carrickfergus?
Around 16 minutes on the 563e, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Whiteabbey to Carrickfergus?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 563e) leaves around 09:15 and the last around 21:32. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whiteabbey 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.