The average bus between Carlow and Ballybunion takes 9h 38m and the fastest bus takes 7h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Ballybunion. 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 Carlow and Ballybunion. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Ballybunion at 11:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Ballybunion? 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 Carlow to Ballybunion. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Ballybunion station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
Carlow to Ballybunion bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Ballybunion bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Abbeyfeale station.
The distance between Carlow and Ballybunion is 188.7 km. The road distance is 357 km.
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Ballybunnion via Red Cow Luas, Abbeyfeale, and Listowel in around 7h 49m.