The average bus between Kilrush and Carlow takes 7h 50m and the fastest bus takes 6h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilrush 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 4 hours between Kilrush and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilrush is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Carlow at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Ennis Station and take an average of 7h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Kilrush 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 Kilrush to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Kilrush station and arriving at Carlow station via Ennis Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.
Kilrush to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Kilrush station.
Kilrush to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
The distance between Kilrush and Carlow is 173.6 km. The road distance is 348 km.
You can take a bus from Kilrush to Carlow Bus Station via Ennis Station, Ennis Friars Walk, and Red Cow Luas in around 7h 17m.