Macroom to Carlow Buses

Macroom to Carlow buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Macroom and Carlow takes 5h 50m and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Macroom 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.

5h 50m
Duration: 242 km
Distance: €42
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best

Take the bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stnbus 40
Take the bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Roadbus 600
Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stnbus 736

5h 1m

€30–53

Macroom to Carlow bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Macroom and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Macroom is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Carlow at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Cork Bus Stn and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:15 PM → 8:20 PM
6h 5m • 2 changes
7:15 PM → 12:30 AM
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5h 15m • 2 changes
9:15 PM → 9:00 AM
Arrives next day
11h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:40 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:40 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:40 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:40 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:40 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:40 AM → 1:30 PM
5h 50m • 2 changes
9:15 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
11:15 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 45m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 6:40 PM
5h 25m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Macroom 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.

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Macroom to Carlow bus times

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

2:15 PM → 8:20 PM

7:15 PM → 12:30 AMArrives next day

9:15 PM → 9:00 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:40 AM → 1:30 PM

9:30 AM → 3:00 PM

11:15 AM → 5:00 PM

1:15 PM → 6:40 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

7:40 AM → 1:30 PM

9:30 AM → 3:00 PM

11:15 AM → 5:00 PM

1:15 PM → 6:40 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

7:40 AM → 1:30 PM

9:30 AM → 3:00 PM

11:15 AM → 5:00 PM

1:15 PM → 6:40 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

7:40 AM → 1:30 PM

9:30 AM → 3:00 PM

11:15 AM → 5:00 PM

1:15 PM → 6:40 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

7:40 AM → 1:30 PM

9:30 AM → 3:00 PM

11:15 AM → 5:00 PM

1:15 PM → 6:40 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:40 AM → 1:30 PM

9:15 AM → 3:00 PM

11:15 AM → 5:00 PM

1:15 PM → 6:40 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Macroom, Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

Bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stn

Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Road

Bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stn

Bus from Jameson Distillery to Waterford Bus Stn

Bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stn

Bus from Macroom to Cork Bus Stn

Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stn

Bus from Cork Andersn's Quay to SETU Cork Road

Bus from SETU Cork Road to Carlow Bus Stn

Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Carlow Bus Stn

Where to next?

Bus trips from Macroom

Bus trips to Carlow

Alternative transport options

7:15 PM → 12:30 AM
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9:15 PM → 9:00 AM
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