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Trip Overview

The average bus between Holywood and Carrickfergus takes 1h 37m and the fastest bus takes 1h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Holywood 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.

1h 37m
Duration
22 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Holywood to Carrickfergus bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Holywood and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Holywood is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 12m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 41m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 12m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 41m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 21m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 37m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 12m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 41m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslink1h 12m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 41m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 46m • 1 change
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    TranslinkTranslink1h 27m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Holywood 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 Holywood to Carrickfergus.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 22.3 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Holywood Police Station to Joymount via Laganside Bus Station in around 1h 42m.

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