563b Belfast to Whitehead via Duncairn, Carrickfergus
Operated by Ulsterbus. First bus 07:20, last bus 16:03. 10 journeys on weekdays. Fares: Translink zonal — more.
- School terms only — 11:20 towards Carrickfergus, 14:50 towards Carrickfergus, 08:07 towards Laganside Bus Station, 08:17 towards Laganside Bus Station
| Stop | 07:20 to Whitehead Train Station | 08:20 to Whitehead Train Station | 11:20 | 13:50 | 14:50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laganside Bus Station | 07:20 | 08:20 | 11:20 | 13:50 | 14:50 |
| Pottinger's Entry High Street | 07:21 | 08:21 | 11:21 | 13:51 | 14:51 |
| Ulster University Belfast | 07:25 | 08:26 | 11:26 | 13:56 | 14:56 |
| York Street | 07:27 | 08:29 | 11:29 | 13:59 | 14:59 |
| Seaview | 07:30 | 08:33 | 11:33 | 14:03 | 15:03 |
| Fortwilliam Crescent | 07:31 | 08:34 | 11:34 | 14:04 | 15:04 |
| Fortwilliam | 07:31 | 08:34 | 11:34 | 14:04 | 15:04 |
| Grays Lane | 07:35 | 08:38 | 11:38 | 14:08 | 15:08 |
| M2 Onslip | 07:35 | 08:39 | 11:39 | 14:09 | 15:09 |
| Merville Garden Village | 07:38 | 08:42 | 11:42 | 14:12 | 15:12 |
| Northern Regional College | 07:40 | 08:44 | 11:44 | 14:14 | 15:14 |
| Station Road | 07:41 | 08:45 | 11:45 | 14:15 | 15:15 |
| Circular Road | 07:42 | 08:47 | 11:47 | 14:17 | 15:17 |
| Jordanstown Road | 07:43 | 08:47 | 11:47 | 14:17 | 15:17 |
| Belfast High School | 07:45 | 08:49 | 11:49 | 14:19 | 15:19 |
| Lower Greenisland Station Road | 07:48 | 08:52 | 11:52 | 14:22 | 15:22 |
| Fortfield Manor | 07:49 | 08:53 | 11:53 | 14:23 | 15:23 |
| Joymount | 07:57 | 09:01 | 12:01 | 14:31 | 15:31 |
| Downshire Train Station bus stop | 07:59 | 09:03 | · | · | 15:34 |
| Trailcock Road | 08:02 | 09:06 | · | · | · |
| Orange Hall | 08:04 | 09:08 | · | · | · |
| Rawbrae Road | 08:07 | 09:11 | · | · | · |
| Whitehead Train Station bus stop | 08:14 | 09:18 | · | · | · |
Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off; one that finishes short of the usual end says where ("to …") — not every journey on this route runs the whole way. A · means that journey does not stop there. 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, Boxing Day, 28 December, 29 December, 30 December, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and 2 January. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.
Route map
All stops on route 563b
563b towards Whitehead
All 73 stops
- Laganside Bus Station Belfast
- Pottinger's Entry High Street Belfast
- Ulster University Belfast Belfast
- Little Patrick Street Belfast
- York Street Duncairn
- St Paul's Church Duncairn
- Mountcollyer Road York Street Duncairn
- Grove Place Skegoneill
- Bute Street Skegoneill
- Skegoneill Avenue Skegoneill
- Seaview Skegoneill
- York Park Skegoneill
- Fortwilliam Crescent Skegoneill
- Fortwilliam Whitehouse Upper
- Mount Vernon House Whitehouse Upper
- Lowwood Park Whitehouse Upper
- Loughside Whitehouse Upper
- Donegall Park Avenue Shore Road Whitehouse Upper
- Shore Crescent Whitehouse Upper
- Parkmount Whitehouse Upper
- Grays Lane Greencastle
- Greencastle Greencastle
- M2 Onslip Whitehouse Lower
- Bawnmore Whitehouse Lower
- Whitehouse Whitehouse Lower
- Merville Garden Village Whitehouse
- Merville Mews Whitehouse
- Martin Park Whitehouse
- Loughshore Manor Whitehouse
- Northern Regional College Whiteabbey
- Station Road Whiteabbey
- Dillons Avenue Whiteabbey
- Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church Whiteabbey
- Circular Road Whiteabbey
- Jordanstown Road Jordanstown
- Ulster University Jordanstown Entrance Jordanstown
- Belfast High School Greenisland
- Neills Lane Greenisland
- Shorelands Greenisland
- Lower Greenisland Station Road Greenisland
- Fortfield Manor Greenisland
- Whinfield Lane Greenisland
- Island View Greenisland
- Seapark Carrickfergus
- Trooperslane Road Carrickfergus
- Sloefield Road Carrickfergus
- Ashbourne Manor Carrickfergus
- Shore Retail Park Carrickfergus
- Rhanbuoy Park Carrickfergus
- Model Primary School Carrickfergus
- Davys Street Carrickfergus
- Carrickfergus Castle Carrickfergus
- Joymount Carrickfergus
- Scotch Quarter Carrickfergus
- Green Street Carrickfergus
- Downshire Train Station bus stop Carrickfergus
- Downshire Road Carrickfergus
- St Colmans Church Carrickfergus
- Carrickburn Road Carrickfergus
- Trailcock Road Eden
- Eden Primary School Eden
- Orange Hall Kilroot
- Larne Road Kilroot
- Salt Mines Kilroot
- Rawbrae Road Bellahill
- 74-80 Belfast Road Whitehead
- Quay Lane Whitehead
- Raphael Road Whitehead
- Cable Road Whitehead
- Brooklands Park Whitehead
- Old Forde Whitehead
- Ranseyvn Drive Whitehead
- Whitehead Train Station bus stop Whitehead
563b towards Belfast
All 73 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
- Davys Street Carrickfergus
- Model Primary School Carrickfergus
- Rhanbuoy Park Carrickfergus
- Shore Retail Park Carrickfergus
- Ashbourne Manor Carrickfergus
- Sloefield Road Carrickfergus
- Trooperslane Road Carrickfergus
- Seapark Carrickfergus
- Whinfield Lane Greenisland
- Fortfield Manor Greenisland
- Russels Cellars Greenisland
- Lower Greenisland Station Road Greenisland
- Shorelands Greenisland
- Neills Lane Greenisland
- Belfast High School Greenisland
- Ulster University Jordanstown Entrance Jordanstown
- Jordanstown Road Jordanstown
- Circular Road Whiteabbey
- Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church Whiteabbey
- Dillons Avenue Whiteabbey
- Station Road Whiteabbey
- Northern Regional College Whiteabbey
- Loughshore Manor Whitehouse
- Doagh Road Whitehouse
- Merville Mews Whitehouse
- Merville Garden Village Whitehouse
- Whitehouse Whitehouse Lower
- Bawnmore Whitehouse Lower
- Grays Lane Greencastle
- Parkmount Whitehouse Upper
- Shore Crescent Whitehouse Upper
- Donegall Park Avenue Shore Road Whitehouse Upper
- Loughside Whitehouse Upper
- Lowwood Park Whitehouse Upper
- Mount Vernon Whitehouse Upper
- Fortwilliam Crescent Skegoneill
- York Drive Skegoneill
- Seaview Skegoneill
- Skegoneill Avenue Skegoneill
- Fife Street Skegoneill
- Ivan Street Skegoneill
- Mountcollyer Road York Street Duncairn
- St Paul's Church Duncairn
- York Street Station Bus stop Duncairn
- Dock Street Duncairn
- Nelson Street Bridge Duncairn
- Dunbar Link Belfast
- Ulster University Belfast Belfast
- Central Library Belfast
- CastleCourt Belfast
- Donegall Place Belfast
- Chichester Street Victoria Square Belfast
- Laganside Bus Station Belfast
Towns & areas on this route
Frequently asked questions
What time is the first 563b bus?
The first 563b departure on weekdays leaves at 07:20 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).
What time is the last 563b bus?
The last 563b on weekdays leaves its first stop at 16:03. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.
How much does the 563b bus cost?
Translink sets zonal fares on the 563b. 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 563b bus?
The 563b is operated by Ulsterbus.
Timetable data from Ulsterbus via Translink's OpenDataNI feed. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.