The average bus between Downpatrick and Carlow takes 5h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 5m. There is a bus service every few hours from Downpatrick 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 Downpatrick and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Downpatrick is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Carlow at 3:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Grand Central Station Stand 21 and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Downpatrick 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 Downpatrick to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Downpatrick station and arriving at Carlow station via Dublin Airport T2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Downpatrick to Carlow bus services, operated by Translink, depart from Grand Central Station Stand 11.
Downpatrick to Carlow bus services, operated by Translink, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
The distance between Downpatrick and Carlow is 183.6 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Carlow Bus Station via Grand Central Station Stand 21, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Dublin Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 58m.