The average bus between Dublin Terminal 1 and Carlow takes 2h 24m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlow. 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 every 3 hours between Dublin Terminal 1 and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin Terminal 1 is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Carlow at 10:30 PM. All services require a transfer at Talbot St East and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Dublin Terminal 1 station and arriving at Carlow station via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from George's Quay station.
Dublin Terminal 1 to Carlow bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
The distance between Dublin Terminal 1 and Carlow is 74.3 km. The road distance is 95 km.
J.J.Kavanagh & Sons operates a bus from George's Quay to Carlow Bus Stn hourly. Tickets cost €7–10 and the journey takes 1h 25m.