Carlow to Kinsale Buses

Carlow to Kinsale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Carlow and Kinsale takes 5h 30m and the fastest bus takes 4h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Carlow to Kinsale. 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 30m
Duration: 231 km
Distance: €41
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Bus, line 226 bus

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Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Roadbus 736
Take the bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quaybus 600
Take the bus from Clontarf Street to Kinsalebus 226

4h 58m

€30–51

Carlow to Kinsale bus times

Buses run hourly between Carlow and Kinsale. The earliest departure is at 4:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlow is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Kinsale at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at SETU Cork Road and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:10 PM → 6:45 AM
Arrives next day
10h 35m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:25 AM → 9:47 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:25 AM → 9:47 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:25 AM → 9:47 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:25 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:45 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:25 AM → 9:46 AM
5h 21m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:45 PM
5h 30m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 1:45 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:45 PM
5h 20m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:25 AM → 9:47 AM
5h 22m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:47 PM
5h 32m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 1:47 PM
5h 2m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 2:47 PM
5h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Carlow to Kinsale? 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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Trip Overview

Bus, line 226 bus

Carlow to Kinsale bus times

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

8:10 PM → 6:45 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:25 AM → 9:47 AM

7:15 AM → 12:47 PM

8:45 AM → 1:47 PM

9:25 AM → 2:47 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:25 AM → 9:47 AM

7:15 AM → 12:47 PM

8:45 AM → 1:47 PM

9:25 AM → 2:47 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:25 AM → 9:47 AM

7:15 AM → 12:47 PM

8:45 AM → 1:47 PM

9:25 AM → 2:47 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:25 AM → 9:46 AM

7:15 AM → 12:45 PM

8:25 AM → 1:45 PM

9:25 AM → 2:45 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

4:25 AM → 9:46 AM

7:15 AM → 12:45 PM

8:25 AM → 1:45 PM

9:25 AM → 2:45 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:25 AM → 9:47 AM

7:15 AM → 12:47 PM

8:45 AM → 1:47 PM

9:25 AM → 2:47 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to SETU Cork Road

Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn

Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quay

Bus from SETU Cork Road to Cork Andersn's Quay

Bus from Waterford Bus Stn to Jameson Distillery

Bus from Clontarf Street to Kinsale

Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Waterford Bus Stn

Bus trips from Carlow

Bus trips to Kinsale

Alternative transport options

8:10 PM → 6:45 AM
Arrives next day