Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dublin to Carlow
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Carlow 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 0m. 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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1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Dublin to Carlow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Carlow coaches for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:30 Dublin | 1h20 | 10:50 Hanover Bus Park | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:20 Dublin | 1h23 | 12:43 Hanover Bus Park | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:30 Dublin | 1h20 | 12:50 Hanover Bus Park | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Carlow
Buses from Dublin to Carlow run on average 60 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 41 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 40m.
Distance 71 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 60 |
Direct buses 41 |
Fastest bus 1h 40m |
First bus 06:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: European Sleeper, Infobus, J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, Bus Éireann from Dublin to CarlowYou can travel by bus between Dublin to Carlow 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: Dublin to Carlow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Carlow 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 Carlow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Dublin, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Busáras and Dublin, Outside Heuston Train Station. When arriving in Carlow, you can end your trip in coach stations like Karlou, Carlow Barrack St (Карлоу, Carlow Barrack St) and Carlow, Kilkenny Road (Vocational School).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), which is located around 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Karlou, Carlow Barrack St (Карлоу, Carlow Barrack St), located 0.7 miles (1.2 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 Dublin to Carlow, 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 Dublin and Carlow
- 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
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
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