The average bus between Carlow and Callan takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 1h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Callan. 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 Callan. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Callan at 11:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Callan. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Callan station via Ormonde Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Carlow to Callan bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Callan bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Ormonde Road station.
The distance between Carlow and Callan is 45.4 km. The road distance is 69 km.
TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow operates a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Ormonde Road 4 times a day. Tickets cost €4–6 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.