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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Cork
    Departure location: Cork Bus Station Clontarf
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Carlow
    Destination location: Carlow Bus Park
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $23
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Cork
    Departure location: Cork Bus Station Clontarf
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Carlow
    Destination location: Carlow Bus Park
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $23
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Cork
    Departure location: Cork Bus Station Clontarf
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Carlow
    Destination location: Carlow Kilkenny Road
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $35
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Cork
    Departure location: Cork Bus Station Clontarf
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Carlow
    Destination location: Carlow Bus Park
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $35
  • Departure time: May 3 at
    Departure city: Cork
    Departure location: Cork Bus Station Clontarf
    Arrival time: May 3 at
    Destination city: Carlow
    Destination location: Carlow Bus Park
    Operated by: ExpresswayExpressway
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $35
Bus Cork to Carlow: Trip Overview

Bus Cork to Carlow: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$30
Average bus trip duration5h 16m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure8:40 AM
Distance92 miles (147 km)
Latest bus departure4:40 PM

Cork to Carlow Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures12
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures8:40AM - 4:40PM
Minimum Price$25
Average Ticket Price$30
Minimum Trip Duration4h16m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h16m
Distance92 miles (147 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteExpressway
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Cork - Carlow

The best way to travel from Cork to Carlow is by bus. The bus provides a cost-effective, safe, and easy way to travel between the two cities. You also have the option of using carpooling services.

Traveling from Cork to Carlow takes about 5h 16m on average, although the fastest bus will take 4h 16m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 92 miles (148 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 92 miles (148 km).

On average, there are 12 daily departures on this route, offered by Expressway. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Cork to Carlow may vary. Busbud can make your trip from Cork to Carlow a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your style and budget. It's that easy!

The first bus leaves at 8:40 AM and the last one leaves at 4:40 PM.

If you're headed to Carlow from Cork, chances are that your bus will depart from Cork Airport and arrive at Carlow Bus Park. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, go for the bus. The lowest price for the bus on this route is $25.

The average bus ticket price from Cork to Carlow is $30. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $25 and $30, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cork to Carlow.

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Did you know?

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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Bus from Carlow to Cork

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