The average bus between Clonakilty and Carlow takes 6h 49m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Clonakilty to Carlow. 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 Clonakilty and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clonakilty is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Carlow at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Patrick's Quay and take an average of 6h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Clonakilty to Carlow? 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 Clonakilty to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Clonakilty station and arriving at Carlow station via Cork Patrick's Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Clonakilty to Carlow bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, depart from Clonakilty N71 station.
Clonakilty to Carlow bus services, operated by West Cork Connect, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
The distance between Clonakilty and Carlow is 190.2 km. The road distance is 253 km.
You can take a bus from Clonakilty N71 to Carlow Bus Stn via Cork Patrick's Quay, Cork Andersn's Quay, and SETU Cork Road in around 5h 26m.