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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlow and Kenmare takes 9h 17m and the fastest bus takes 6h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Kenmare. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 17m
Duration
329 km
Distance
€59
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stnbus bus 736
  2. Take the bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Cork Andersn's Quaybus bus 600
  3. Take the bus from Cork Bus Stn to Killarney Bus Stnbus bus 40
  4. Take the bus from Killarney Bus Stn to Kenmarebus bus 270
7h 42m
€36–89

Carlow to Kenmare bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Carlow and Kenmare. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Kenmare at 11:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Waterford Bus Stn and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 19m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 29m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann8h 8m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann15h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann8h 19m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 29m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann8h 20m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 29m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 20m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 29m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 20m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 19m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann8h 19m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 29m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann8h 19m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 29m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann8h 19m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 29m • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsDublin CoachExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h • 3 changes

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    J.J.Kavanagh & SonsExpressway (Bus Éireann)Expressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann7h 19m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Kenmare? 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.

Map of how to get from Carlow to Kenmare.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 328.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Kenmare via Waterford Bus Stn, Cork Andersn's Quay, Cork Bus Stn, and Killarney Bus Stn in around 7h 42m.

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