The average bus between Carlow and Kilrush takes 8h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Kilrush. 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 Kilrush. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Kilrush at 9:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Kilrush? 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 Kilrush. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Kilrush station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Carlow to Kilrush bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Kilrush bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Kilrush station.
The distance between Carlow and Kilrush is 173.6 km. The road distance is 350 km.
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Kilrush via Red Cow Luas, Ennis Friars Walk, and Ennis Station in around 7h 31m.