The average bus between Slane and Carlow takes 2h 57m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Slane 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 Slane and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Slane is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Carlow at 10:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Abbey Street and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Slane to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Slane station and arriving at Carlow station via Abbey Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
Slane to Carlow bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, depart from Slane station.
Slane to Carlow bus services, operated by Collins Coaches, arrive at Carlow Bus Station.
The distance between Slane and Carlow is 99.9 km. The road distance is 134 km.
You can take a bus from Slane to Carlow Bus Station via Abbey Street and George's Quay in around 3h 18m.