The average bus between Bandon and Carlow takes 5h 52m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bandon 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Bandon and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 7:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bandon is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Carlow at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Bus Station and take an average of 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bandon 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Bandon to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Bandon station and arriving at Carlow station via Cork Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Bandon to Carlow bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Bandon station.
Bandon to Carlow bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
The distance between Bandon and Carlow is 173.1 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a bus from Bandon to Carlow Bus Station via Cork Bus Station and Waterford Bus Station in around 5h 19m.