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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rathgar and Carlow takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 1h 24m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rathgar 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.

2h 29m
Duration
92 km
Distance
€11
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Rathgar to Carlow bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Rathgar and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Rathgar is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Carlow at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Poolbeg St and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 19m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 14m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 58m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 10m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 19m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 14m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 10m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 19m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 14m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 10m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 19m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 14m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 10m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 36m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 13m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 16m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 19m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 59m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons6h 19m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 19m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons2h 14m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons1h 58m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 91.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 29m

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

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.

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