The average bus between Kilrush and Carlow takes 6h 49m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. 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 4 times a day between Kilrush and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 7:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilrush is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Carlow at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Ennis Frs Walk and take an average of 6h 49m. 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 Frs Walk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
Kilrush to Carlow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Limerick Clare, depart from Kilrush station.
Kilrush to Carlow bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Limerick Clare, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
The distance between Kilrush and Carlow is 173.6 km. The road distance is 345 km.
You can take a bus from Kilrush to Carlow Bus Stn via Ennis Frs Walk and Red Cow Luas in around 6h 20m.