The average bus between Bangor and Carrickfergus takes 2h 37m and the fastest bus takes 1h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bangor to Carrickfergus. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Bangor and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangor is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bangor to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Bangor station and arriving at Carrickfergus station via Laganside Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
Bangor to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Bangor Buscentre station.
Bangor to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Joymount station.
The distance between Bangor and Carrickfergus is 10.8 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a bus from Bangor Buscentre to Joymount via Laganside Bus Station in around 2h 7m.