The average bus between Carlow and Bantry takes 6h 10m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Bantry. 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 5 times a day between Carlow and Bantry. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 2:15 PM which arrives into Bantry at 8:21 PM. All services require a transfer at SETU Cork Road and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Bantry? 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 Bantry. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Bantry station via SETU Cork Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
Carlow to Bantry bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Bantry bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Bantry station.
The distance between Carlow and Bantry is 215 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Bantry via SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 6h 21m.