The average bus between Carlow and Portumna takes 6h 31m and the fastest bus takes 6h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlow to Portumna. 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 twice daily between Carlow and Portumna. The earliest departure is at 11:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carlow is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Portumna at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Athlone Stn and take an average of 6h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Carlow to Portumna. However, there are services departing from Carlow station and arriving at Portumna station via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
Carlow to Portumna bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Carlow Bus Stn station.
Carlow to Portumna bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Portumna station.
The distance between Carlow and Portumna is 91 km. The road distance is 171 km.
You can take a bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Portumna via Athlone Stn, Athlone, Ballinasloe, and Ballinasloe Stn in around 4h 54m.
