The average bus between Carlow and Clones takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 4h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Clones. 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 Clones. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Clones at 7:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 16 and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Clones? 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 Clones. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Clones station via Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
Carlow to Clones bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Clones bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Cavan Bus Stn station.
The distance between Carlow and Clones is 150.3 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Clones via Airport Zone 16, Airport Zone 12, and Cavan Bus Stn in around 5h 52m.