The average bus between Carlow and Doolin takes 7h 21m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Doolin. 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 Doolin. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Doolin at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Doolin? 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 Doolin. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Doolin station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Carlow to Doolin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Doolin bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Doolin station.
The distance between Carlow and Doolin is 165.5 km. The road distance is 355 km.
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Doolin via Red Cow Luas, Ennis Frs Walk, and Ennis B na Trócaire in around 6h 53m.