The average bus between Carrickfergus and Groomsport takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carrickfergus to Groomsport. 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 Carrickfergus and Groomsport. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrickfergus is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Groomsport at 10:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Laganside Bus Station and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 39m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carrickfergus to Groomsport? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Carrickfergus to Groomsport. However, there are services departing from Joymount station and arriving at Bangor Buscentre station via Laganside Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Carrickfergus to Groomsport bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Joymount station.
Carrickfergus to Groomsport bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Bangor Buscentre station.
The distance between Carrickfergus and Groomsport is 12.9 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from Joymount to Walter Nelson Hall via Laganside Bus Station and Bangor Buscentre in around 3h 44m.