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Compare coach and train for Carlow to Dublin
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Carlow to Dublin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 71 km
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2h 6m Average total duration 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Carlow to Dublin
Buses from Carlow to Dublin run on average 84 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 50 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 06:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 71 km distance in 1h 20m.
Distance 71 km |
Average bus duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 84 |
Direct buses 50 |
Fastest bus 1h 20m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Infobus, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann from Carlow to DublinYou can travel by bus between Carlow to Dublin with European Sleeper, Infobus, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
European Sleeper
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus Éireann
FAQs: Carlow to Dublin coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carlow to Dublin by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dublin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Carlow, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Karlou, Carlow Barrack St (Карлоу, Carlow Barrack St) and Carlow, Kilkenny Road (Vocational School). When arriving in Dublin, you can end your trip in coach stations like Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Busáras, Dublin, Clifton Court Hotel and Dublin, Outside Heuston Train Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Karlou, Carlow Barrack St (Карлоу, Carlow Barrack St), which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), located 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Carlow to Dublin, follow these tips:
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- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Carlow and Dublin
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria (in the station)
- Fast-Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1, 11, 16, 41 Train: DART Tram: Luas Red
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