The average bus between Carlow and Downpatrick takes 6h 9m and the fastest bus takes 4h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Downpatrick. 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 3 hours between Carlow and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 3:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport Zone 16 and take an average of 6h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 58m • 2 changes


6h 3m • 2 changes


4h 54m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


5h 18m • 2 changes


5h 28m • 2 changes


5h 28m • 2 changes


5h 53m • 2 changes


4h 48m • 2 changes


5h 23m • 2 changes


5h 53m • 2 changes


7h 33m • 2 changes


5h 18m • 2 changes


5h 47m • 2 changes


5h 28m • 2 changes


5h 53m • 2 changes


4h 58m • 2 changes


5h 47m • 2 changes


5h 28m • 2 changes


5h 53m • 2 changes


4h 58m • 2 changes


5h 47m • 2 changes


5h 28m • 2 changes


5h 53m • 2 changes


4h 58m • 2 changes


5h 47m • 2 changes


5h 28m • 2 changes


5h 53m • 2 changes


4h 58m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Downpatrick? 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 Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Dublin Airport Zone 16. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
Carlow to Downpatrick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Downpatrick bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.
The distance between Carlow and Downpatrick is 183.6 km. The road distance is 294 km.
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Church Street via Dublin Airport Zone 16, Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 5h 40m.