The average bus between Downpatrick and Carrickfergus takes 2h and the fastest bus takes 1h 28m. There is a bus service every few hours from Downpatrick 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 hourly between Downpatrick and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Bedford Street and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Downpatrick to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick station and arriving at Carrickfergus station via Belfast Bedford Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Downpatrick to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Church Street station.
Downpatrick to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Joymount station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Carrickfergus is 43.5 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Joymount via Belfast Bedford Street and High Street in around 2h 12m.