The average bus between Doolin and Carlow takes 6h 21m and the fastest bus takes 5h 27m. The bus service runs several times per day from Doolin 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 3 hours between Doolin and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doolin is at 11:16 PM which arrives into Carlow at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Galway Ceannt Station and take an average of 6h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


6h 21m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


7h 54m • 2 changes


6h 25m • 2 changes


5h 43m • 2 changes


5h 29m • 2 changes


6h 19m • 2 changes


6h 25m • 2 changes


5h 43m • 2 changes


5h 29m • 2 changes


6h 19m • 2 changes


6h 25m • 2 changes


5h 43m • 2 changes


5h 29m • 2 changes


6h 19m • 2 changes


6h 25m • 2 changes


5h 47m • 2 changes


5h 27m • 2 changes


6h 23m • 2 changes


6h 20m • 2 changes


5h 39m • 2 changes


5h 27m • 2 changes


6h 22m • 2 changes


6h 20m • 2 changes


5h 39m • 2 changes


5h 27m • 2 changes


6h 22m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Doolin 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 Doolin to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Doolin station and arriving at Carlow station via Galway Ceannt Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
Doolin to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Doolin station.
Doolin to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
The distance between Doolin and Carlow is 165.5 km. The road distance is 358 km.
You can take a bus from Doolin to Carlow Bus Station via Galway Ceannt Station, Galway Coach Station, Parkgate Street, and Heuston Station in around 6h 6m.