The average bus between Carlow and Slane takes 3h 10m and the fastest bus takes 2h 37m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Slane. 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 Slane. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Slane at 9:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Eden Quay and take an average of 3h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Slane. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Slane station via Eden Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
Carlow to Slane bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Carlow Bus Station.
Carlow to Slane bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Slane station.
The distance between Carlow and Slane is 99.9 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Station to Slane via Eden Quay and Abbey Street in around 3h 20m.