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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rathgar and Carlow takes 2h 28m and the fastest bus takes 1h 24m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rathgar 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.

2h 28m
Duration
92 km
Distance
€11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Rathgar to Carlow bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Rathgar and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Rathgar is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Carlow at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Poolbeg St and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 19m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 21m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 14m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 10m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 21m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 14m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 10m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 21m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 14m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 10m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 21m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 14m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 10m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 21m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 14m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 10m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 36m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 13m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rathgar 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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  • Distance: 91.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a bus from Rathgar West to Carlow Bus Stn via Poolbeg St and George's Quay in around 2h 47m.

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