563a Whitehead to Carrickfergus via Kilroot, Eden
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 10:02, last bus 10:02. 1 journey on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
Wanted a different 563a? 1 other bus route is numbered 563a elsewhere in the UK — see every 563a bus timetable by area.
| Stop | 10:02 |
|---|---|
| Whitehead Train Station bus stop | 10:02 |
| Rawbrae Road | 10:09 |
| Orange Hall | 10:12 |
| Eden Primary School | 10:12 |
| Downshire Train Station bus stop | 10:16 |
| Joymount | 10:19 |
| Tesco Superstore | 10:21 |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.
Christmas & bank holidays
These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Ulsterbus before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.
Not published yet: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 563a
563a towards Carrickfergus
All 21 stops
- Whitehead Train Station bus stop Whitehead
- Ranseyvn Drive Whitehead
- Old Forde Whitehead
- Brooklands Whitehead
- Cable Road Whitehead
- Raphael Road Whitehead
- 74-80 Belfast Road Whitehead
- Rawbrae Road Bellahill
- Larne Road Kilroot
- Orange Hall Kilroot
- Eden Primary School Eden
- Trailcock Road Eden
- Carrickburn Road Carrickfergus
- St Colmans Church Carrickfergus
- Downshire Road Carrickfergus
- Downshire Train Station bus stop Carrickfergus
- 12-20 Green Street Carrickfergus
- Scotch Quarter Carrickfergus
- Joymount Carrickfergus
- Carrickfergus Castle Carrickfergus
- Tesco Superstore Carrickfergus
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 563a bus?
The first 563a departure on weekdays leaves at 10:02 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 563a bus?
The last 563a on weekdays leaves its first stop at 10:02. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 563a bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 563a. Paying with a Translink Smartlink or iLink card is cheaper than cash, and daily/weekly caps apply on Metro and Glider services.
Who runs the 563a bus?
The 563a is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.