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.
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 7:52 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.



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4h 12m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Dundalk to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Carrickfergus station via Newry Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Dundalk to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Dundalk Bus Stn station.
Dundalk to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Joymount station.
The distance between Dundalk and Carrickfergus is 88.9 km. The road distance is 115 km.
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.