The average bus between Dublin and Carlanstown takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 1h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin to Carlanstown. 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 4 hours between Dublin and Carlanstown. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Carlanstown at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Carlanstown. However, there are services departing from Dublin station and arriving at Carlanstown station via Kells. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Dublin to Carlanstown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from St Patrick's Road station.
Dublin to Carlanstown bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Kells station.
The distance between Dublin and Carlanstown is 61.6 km. The road distance is 74 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from St Patrick's Road to Kells hourly. Tickets cost €16–22 and the journey takes 1h 8m.