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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bangor and Carlow takes 5h 31m and the fastest bus takes 4h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bangor to Carlow. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 31m
Duration
282 km
Distance
€42
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bangor to Carlow bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Bangor and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bangor is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Carlow at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Belfast Great Central and take an average of 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 30m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 30m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 30m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 35m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 25m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkDublin ExpressJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons7h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 30m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons4h 45m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 40m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 30m • 2 changes
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    TranslinkTranslinkJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons5h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bangor to Carlow? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 281.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Bangor, Northern Ireland and Carlow, Ireland?

You can take a train from Bangor to Carlow Bus Stn via Belfast Great Central, Grand Central Station, Terminal 1 Zone 1, and Airport Zone 16 in around 5h 59m.

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