The average bus between Cobh and Carlow takes 5h 27m and the fastest bus takes 4h 10m. There is a bus service every few hours from Cobh 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 2 hours between Cobh and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cobh is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Carlow at 9:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Saint Patrick's Quay and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cobh 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 Cobh to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Cobh station and arriving at Carlow station via Waterford Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Cobh to Carlow bus services, operated by Barrys Coaches, depart from Cork Bus Station.
Cobh to Carlow bus services, operated by Barrys Coaches, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
The distance between Cobh and Carlow is 144.1 km. The road distance is 228 km.
You can take a bus from Spy Hill to Carlow Bus Station via Cork Saint Patrick's Quay, Cork Bus Station, and Waterford Bus Station in around 4h 54m.