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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carrickfergus and Newtownards takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 1h 25m. There is a bus service every few hours from Carrickfergus to Newtownards. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 28m
Duration
24 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Carrickfergus to Newtownards bus times

Buses run hourly between Carrickfergus and Newtownards. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carrickfergus is at 5:27 PM which arrives into Newtownards at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 35m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink14h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 26m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 29m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 40m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 26m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 29m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 40m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 38m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 40m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 45m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 26m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 29m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 40m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 26m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 29m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 40m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 43m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carrickfergus to Newtownards? 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.

Map of how to get from Carrickfergus to Newtownards.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 23.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 28m

What companies run services between Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland and Newtownards, Northern Ireland?

You can take a bus from Joymount to Newtownards Bus Station via Laganside Bus Station in around 1h 56m.

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