Cork to Carlow Buses

Cork to Carlow buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cork and Carlow takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cork 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.

3h 55m
Duration: 201 km
Distance: €26
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736 / ...

3h 38m

€19–34

Cork to Carlow bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Cork and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cork is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Carlow at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

9:40 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
1:05 PM → 5:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
3:05 PM → 6:40 PM
3h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:00 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
7:05 AM → 11:00 AM
3h 55m • 1 change
9:40 AM → 1:30 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
11:05 AM → 3:00 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cork 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.

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Cork to Carlow bus times

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

9:40 AM → 1:30 PM

11:05 AM → 3:00 PM

1:05 PM → 5:00 PM

3:05 PM → 6:40 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:00 AM

7:05 AM → 11:00 AM

9:40 AM → 1:30 PM

11:05 AM → 3:00 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:00 AM

7:05 AM → 11:00 AM

9:40 AM → 1:30 PM

11:05 AM → 3:00 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:00 AM

7:05 AM → 11:00 AM

9:40 AM → 1:30 PM

11:05 AM → 3:00 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:00 AM

7:05 AM → 11:00 AM

9:40 AM → 1:30 PM

11:05 AM → 3:00 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:00 AM

7:05 AM → 11:00 AM

9:40 AM → 1:30 PM

11:05 AM → 3:00 PM

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:05 AM → 9:00 AM

7:05 AM → 11:00 AM

9:40 AM → 1:30 PM

11:05 AM → 3:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Cork, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Road

Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Road

Bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stn

Where to next?

Bus trips from Cork

Bus trips to Carlow

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