Carlow to Donabate Buses

Carlow to Donabate buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlow and Donabate takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 52m. There is a bus service every few hours from Carlow to Donabate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 9m
Duration: 113 km
Distance: €16
Average price: Hourly
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Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16bus 736

3h 6m

€14–17

Carlow to Donabate bus times

Buses run hourly between Carlow and Donabate. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Donabate at 11:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 16 and take an average of 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:26 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 8:31 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

3:25 AM → 6:58 AM
3h 33m • 2 changes
4:30 AM → 7:58 AM
3h 28m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:58 AM
2h 58m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:06 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:53 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 9:53 AM
2h 53m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:06 PM
3h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:25 AM → 6:38 AM
3h 13m • 2 changes
4:30 AM → 7:26 AM
2h 56m • 2 changes
5:15 AM → 8:31 AM
3h 16m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 9:01 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Donabate? 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.

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?

J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16 hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 2h.

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Carlow to Donabate bus times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

4:30 AM → 7:26 AM

5:15 AM → 8:31 AM

6:00 AM → 9:01 AM

7:00 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

3:25 AM → 6:58 AM

4:30 AM → 7:58 AM

6:00 AM → 8:58 AM

7:00 AM → 10:06 AM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:53 AM

7:00 AM → 9:53 AM

8:00 AM → 10:56 AM

9:00 AM → 12:06 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

3:25 AM → 6:38 AM

4:30 AM → 7:26 AM

5:15 AM → 8:31 AM

6:00 AM → 9:01 AM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Donabate, Ireland?

Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Airport Zone 16

Bus trips from Carlow

Bus trips to Donabate

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