The average bus between Carlow and Macroom takes 5h 39m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Macroom. 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 Macroom. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Macroom at 8:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterford Bus Stn and take an average of 5h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


4h 30m • 2 changes


4h 25m • 2 changes


4h 25m • 2 changes


5h 25m • 2 changes


6h 36m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes


4h 30m • 2 changes


4h 25m • 2 changes


6h 36m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes


4h 30m • 2 changes


4h 25m • 2 changes


6h 33m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes


4h 30m • 2 changes


4h 25m • 2 changes


6h 39m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes


4h 30m • 2 changes


4h 25m • 2 changes


6h 41m • 2 changes


5h 5m • 2 changes


4h 30m • 2 changes


4h 25m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Macroom? 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 Macroom. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Macroom station via Waterford Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Carlow to Macroom bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Macroom bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Macroom station.
The distance between Carlow and Macroom is 172.9 km. The road distance is 240 km.
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Macroom via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 4h 51m.