The average bus between Carlow and Ballincollig takes 5h 45m and the fastest bus takes 3h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Ballincollig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Carlow and Ballincollig. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Ballincollig at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at SETU Cork Road and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Ballincollig? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Ballincollig. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Ballincollig station via SETU Cork Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Carlow to Ballincollig bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Ballincollig bus services, operated by J.J.Kavanagh & Sons, arrive at Cork Andersn's Quay station.
The distance between Carlow and Ballincollig is 154.9 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Father Sexton Pk via SETU Cork Road, Cork Andersn's Quay, and Cork Bus Stn in around 4h 50m.