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Galway to Carrickfergus buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Galway and Carrickfergus takes 6h 19m and the fastest bus takes 5h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Galway 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.

6h 19m
Duration
245 mi
Distance
£39
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus via Dublin Airport (DUB)

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  1. Take the bus from Galway Coach Stn to Airport Zone 11bus bus 760 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Belfast Glengallbus bus 705x
6h 23m
£33–45

Galway to Carrickfergus bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Galway and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Galway is at 3:15 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 11 and take an average of 6h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 22m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 12m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink5h 47m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 51m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 7m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 8m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink5h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 21m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 26m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 17m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 56m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 13m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 22m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 56m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 13m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 22m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 56m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 13m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 22m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 12m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink7h 56m • 2 changes

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    CitylinkAircoachTranslink6h 13m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galway 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 Galway to Carrickfergus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 245.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Galway Coach Stn to Joymount via Airport Zone 11, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Belfast Glengall, and Pottinger's Entry High Street in around 6h 23m.

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