The average bus between Portrush and Carrickfergus takes 4h 4m and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Portrush 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 4 hours between Portrush and Carrickfergus. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Portrush is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Carrickfergus at 10:41 AM. All services require a transfer at Coleraine Buscentre and take an average of 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Portrush 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 Portrush to Carrickfergus. However, there are services departing from Portrush station and arriving at Carrickfergus station via Nelson Street Bus Lane. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Portrush to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Coleraine Buscentre station.
Portrush to Carrickfergus bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Joymount station.
The distance between Portrush and Carrickfergus is 76.8 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a bus from Dunluce Avenue to Joymount via Coleraine Buscentre, Nelson Street Bus Lane, and St Paul's in around 3h 54m.