The average bus between Waterford and Carrickfergus takes 6h 32m and the fastest bus takes 5h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Waterford 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 every 2 hours between Waterford and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 2:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterford is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 7:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 6h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Waterford 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 Waterford to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Waterford station and arriving at Carrickfergus station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.
Waterford to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Waterford Bus Stn station.
Waterford to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.
The distance between Waterford and Carrickfergus is 286.6 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Joymount via Red Cow Luas, Airport Zone 16, Terminal 1 Zone 2, Europa Bus Centre, and Pottinger's Entry High Street in around 6h 28m.