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Dublin to Carrickfergus buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dublin and Carrickfergus takes 3h 43m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin 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.

3h 43m
Duration
117 mi
Distance
£11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Dublin to Carrickfergus bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Dublin and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Dublin is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 11 and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AircoachTranslink4h 1m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AircoachTranslink5h 2m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 32m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 33m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AircoachTranslink3h 46m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 51m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink4h 57m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    AircoachTranslink5h 7m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 38m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 47m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    AircoachTranslink5h 7m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 38m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 47m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    AircoachTranslink5h 7m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 38m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 47m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 52m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    AircoachTranslink5h 7m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 38m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 47m • 1 change
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    AircoachTranslink3h 52m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dublin to Carrickfergus? 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.

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  • Distance: 117.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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

Translink operates a bus from Dublin Busaras Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11 hourly. Tickets cost £4 and the journey takes 2h 50m.

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