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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ardara and Carlow takes 7h 26m and the fastest bus takes 6h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ardara to Carlow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 26m
Duration
363 km
Distance
€52
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Ardara to Carlow bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Ardara and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 7:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ardara is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Carlow at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Donegal and take an average of 7h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons11h 55m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Bus Feda TeorantaExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h 10m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h 20m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 19m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h 20m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 19m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h 20m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 19m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h 20m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 19m • 2 changes
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    TFI Local Link Donegal Sligo LeitrimExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h 20m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 19m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)J.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h 43m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ardara to Carlow? 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.

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  • Distance: 362.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Ardara, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Ardara to Carlow Bus Stn via Donegal, Terminal 2 Zone 19, and Airport Zone 16 in around 7h 41m.

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