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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf | Carlow Institute of Technology | Cheapest | |||||
| Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf | Carlow Institute of Technology | Fastest | |||||
| Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf | Carlow (Coach Park) | No tags | |||||
| Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf | Carlow (Coach Park) | No tags | |||||
| Cork Parnell Place Bus Station, Clontarf | Carlow (Coach Park) | No tags |
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Get from Cork to Carlow
The journey takes about 5 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus Cork to Carlow: Trip Overview
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Based on 426 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the ticket access but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Expressway ticket prices on this trip start at US$45
Cork to Carlow Bus
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Frequently asked questions on the trip Cork - Carlow
How much does a bus ticket from Cork to Carlow cost?
The bus ticket price from Cork to Carlow starts at US$45. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Cork to Carlow is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Cork to Carlow?
The average travel time between Cork and Carlow is around 5h 20m, although the fastest bus will take about 4h 16m. This is the time it takes to travel the 148 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Cork and Carlow?
The number of buses from Cork to Carlow can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 16 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Cork to Carlow by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Cork to Carlow?
When taking the bus from Cork to Carlow, you can travel comfortably and safely with Expressway.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cork to Carlow?
Buses travelling between Cork and Carlow leave from Cork Airport or Cork Bus Station at Parnell Place and arrive at Carlow (Coach Park).
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Cork to Carlow was searched and found on 03 Nov 2025 with a price of US$28To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cork to Carlow as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from US$28 to US$41 for a bus ticket from Cork to Carlow based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$28, which is on 2025-11-03.
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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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Popular Buses Connecting Cork
Buses Leaving from Cork
- Bus from Cork to Macroom
- Coach Cork - Youghal
- Bus Cork - Limerick
- Bus from Cork to Dublin
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- Bus from Cork to Arklow
- Coach Cork - Mullingar
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- Bus from Cork to New Twopothouse Village
- Coach Cork - Ferns
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- Coach Cork - Kilkelly
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Buses Going to Cork
- Bus from Killeagh to Cork
- Coach Youghal - Cork
- Bus Dublin - Cork
- Bus from Mallow to Cork
- Coach Limerick - Cork
- Bus Waterford - Cork
- Bus from Limerick Junction to Cork
- Coach Duagh - Cork
- Bus Sligo - Cork
- Bus from Bundoran to Cork
- Coach Ballina - Cork
- Bus Castleisland - Cork
- Bus from Piltown to Cork
- Coach Templeglantine - Cork
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Popular Buses Connecting Carlow
Buses Leaving from Carlow
- Bus from Carlow to Dublin
- Coach Carlow - Waterford
- Bus Carlow - Wexford
- Bus from Carlow to Maynooth
- Coach Carlow - New Ross
- Bus Carlow - Cork
- Bus from Carlow to Leighlinbridge
- Coach Carlow - Ferns
- Bus Carlow - Drogheda
- Bus from Carlow to Bohogue
- Coach Carlow - Castlebar
- Bus Carlow - Kilkelly
- Bus from Carlow to Mullingar
- Coach Carlow - Ballina
- Bus Carlow - Tramore
Buses Going to Carlow
- Bus from Waterford to Carlow
- Coach New Ross - Carlow
- Bus Gorey - Carlow
- Bus from Enniscorthy to Carlow
- Coach Limerick - Carlow
- Bus Wexford - Carlow
- Bus from Donegal to Carlow
- Coach Rosslare Harbour - Carlow
- Bus Dublin - Carlow
- Bus from Leighlinbridge to Carlow
- Coach Caher - Carlow
- Bus Tuam - Carlow
- Bus from Kilmeaden to Carlow
- Coach Oranmore - Carlow
- Bus Ferns - Carlow