Bus from Whitehead to Carrickfergus
5 direct routes · about 20 min · first bus 06:47, last bus 17:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carrickfergus as of 11:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Whitehead, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 563b | Ulsterbus | ~20 min | 4 | weekdays only | 08:07 | 16:03 | Whitehead Train Station bus stop | Joymount | Bellahill, Kilroot & Eden |
| 563 | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:00 | 17:46 | Whitehead Train Station bus stop | Joymount | Bellahill, Kilroot & Eden |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 568b, 263, 563a
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 568b | Ulsterbus | ~18 min | 1 | weekdays only | 09:26 | 09:26 | Whitehead Train Station bus stop | Red Brae Road | Ballystrudder, Gransha, Ballycarry & Kilroot |
| 263 | Ulsterbus | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 06:47 | 06:47 | Whitehead Train Station bus stop | Joymount | Bellahill, Kilroot & Eden |
| 563a | Ulsterbus | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 10:02 | 10:02 | Whitehead Train Station bus stop | Joymount | Bellahill, Kilroot & Eden |
Times are for the first boarding point in Whitehead 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, 263 bus or 563a bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Whitehead to Carrickfergus?
5 routes run directly from Whitehead to Carrickfergus: the 563b (Ulsterbus), the 563 (Ulsterbus), the 568b (Ulsterbus), the 263 (Ulsterbus), the 563a (Ulsterbus). The most frequent is the 563b, 4 times each weekday — board at Whitehead Train Station bus stop and get off at Joymount, about 20 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Whitehead to Carrickfergus?
Around 20 minutes on the 563b, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Bellahill, Kilroot, Eden on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Whitehead to Carrickfergus?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:47 and the last around 17:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Whitehead 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.