Carlow to Cork Buses

Carlow to Cork buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlow and Cork takes 3h 36m and the fastest bus takes 2h 55m. There is a bus service every few hours from Carlow to Cork. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration: 199 km
Distance: €36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus 736 / ...
Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600

3h 23m

€19–48

Carlow to Cork bus times

Buses run hourly between Carlow and Cork. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cork at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:15 AM
3h • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:15 AM
3h • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:15 AM
3h • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:15 AM
3h 50m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:15 AM
3h • 1 change
8:45 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 30m • 1 change
9:25 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Cork? 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.

Trip Overview

Bus

Carlow to Cork bus times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:15 AM

7:15 AM → 10:15 AM

8:45 AM → 12:15 PM

9:25 AM → 1:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:15 AM

7:15 AM → 10:15 AM

8:45 AM → 12:15 PM

9:25 AM → 1:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:15 AM

7:15 AM → 10:15 AM

8:45 AM → 12:15 PM

9:25 AM → 1:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:15 AM

7:15 AM → 10:15 AM

8:45 AM → 12:15 PM

9:25 AM → 1:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn

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Carlow to Cork bus times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:15 AM

7:15 AM → 10:15 AM

8:45 AM → 12:15 PM

9:25 AM → 1:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:15 AM

7:15 AM → 10:15 AM

8:45 AM → 12:15 PM

9:25 AM → 1:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:15 AM

7:15 AM → 10:15 AM

8:45 AM → 12:15 PM

9:25 AM → 1:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

4:25 AM → 8:15 AM

7:15 AM → 10:15 AM

8:45 AM → 12:15 PM

9:25 AM → 1:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Carlow, Ireland and Cork, Ireland?

Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn

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