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Dundalk to Carrickfergus buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Dundalk and Carrickfergus takes 5h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk 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.

5h 12m
Duration
71 mi
Distance
£24
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Line 160 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Newry Bus Stnbus bus 160 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Newry Bus Station to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus bus 238 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Laganside Bus Station to Joymountbus bus 563 / ...
4h 3m
£22–26

Dundalk to Carrickfergus bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Dundalk and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 7:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Newry Bus Stn and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 8m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink13h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 36m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 17m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 1m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 22m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 21m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink13h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 36m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 17m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 1m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 36m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 17m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 1m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 36m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 17m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink4h 1m • 3 changes

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    Bus ÉireannTranslinkTranslinkTranslink3h 42m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dundalk 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.

Map of how to get from Dundalk to Carrickfergus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 71.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Dundalk Bus Stn to Joymount via Newry Bus Stn, Newry Bus Station, Grand Central Station Stand 10, Queens Square, and Laganside Bus Station in around 4h 3m.

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