How far is Carlow from Cork?

The distance separating Carlow and Cork is 92 miles (148 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Carlow to Cork?

Most of the buses traveling from Carlow to Cork leave from Carlow (Coach Park) and arrive at Cork Airport. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Cork?

Once in Cork, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are The Glucksman Gallery, Jameson Distillery Midleton, Cork City Gaol & Radio Museum, Fitzgerald Park and UCC Visitor's Centre.

Bus Carlow to Cork from $33 | Compare & Save up to 20%

Next departures

Next departures for Carlow to Cork on November 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:00pm	Carlow Institute of Technology	5h 15m	6:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
7:35pm	Carlow Institute of Technology	3h 40m	11:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
1:00pm	Carlow Institute of Technology	5h 15m	6:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
1:00pm	Carlow Institute of Technology	4h 15m	5:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
1:00pm	Carlow Institute of Technology	4h 15m	5:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Next departures for Carlow to Cork on November 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:00am	Carlow Institute of Technology	5h 15m	4:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Cheapest
7:35pm	Carlow Institute of Technology	3h 40m	11:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	Fastest
11:00am	Carlow Institute of Technology	5h 15m	4:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
11:00am	Carlow Institute of Technology	4h 15m	3:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags
11:00am	Carlow Institute of Technology	4h 15m	3:15pm	Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:32 PM GMT.

Get from Carlow to Cork

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

4h 25mAverage Duration

92 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Expressway

4/5436 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.1

Based on 436 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at $45

IE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Carlow and Cork?

Stops in Carlow

A - Carlow (Coach Park)

Stops in Cork

A - Cork Airport

B - Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place

C - Ringaskiddy Ferry Terminal

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Carlow to Cork by bus

How far is Carlow from Cork?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Carlow to Cork?
What are the best sights and things to do in Cork?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/07

No data

11/08

No data

Today

$33

11/10

$33

11/11

No data

11/12

No data

11/13

No data

11/14

No data

The cheapest trip from Carlow to Cork was searched and found on Nov 9, 2025 with a price of $33

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Carlow to Cork, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $33 to $41 for a bus ticket from Carlow to Cork based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $33 which is on 2025-11-10.

Top traveled bus routes

Why choose Busbud?

The Best Way To Book Bus and Train Tickets

Busbud helps you easily search, compare and book intercity bus tickets on a worldwide scale with our comprehensive list of bus routes and schedules. With Busbud, wherever you go, you have a worldwide bus station within reach and available in your own language and currency. With Busbud, you can buy tickets with confidence. We ensure that you make the most out of your bus trip by partnering up with reliable bus companies from all around the world such as Greyhound, Eurolines, ALSA, OUIBUS (BlaBlaBus), National Express and many others.