The average bus between Dunboyne and Carlow takes 2h 51m and the fastest bus takes 2h. There is a bus service every few hours from Dunboyne 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 hourly between Dunboyne and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunboyne is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Carlow at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Arran Quay and take an average of 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Dunboyne 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 Dunboyne to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Dunboyne station and arriving at Carlow station via Arran Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
Dunboyne to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Dunboyne Village station.
Dunboyne to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
The distance between Dunboyne and Carlow is 71 km. The road distance is 105 km.
You can take a bus from Dunboyne Village to Carlow Bus Station via Arran Quay, Usher's Quay, Parkgate Street, and Heuston Station in around 2h 36m.