The average bus between Shannon and Carlow takes 4h 43m and the fastest bus takes 4h 17m. There is a bus service every few hours from Shannon 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 hourly between Shannon and Carlow. The earliest departure is at 2:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Shannon is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Carlow at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at William Street and take an average of 4h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shannon to Carlow? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Shannon to Carlow. However, there are services departing from Shannon station and arriving at Carlow station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
Shannon to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Limerick Arthurs Qy station.
Shannon to Carlow bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
The distance between Shannon and Carlow is 132.1 km. The road distance is 286 km.
You can take a bus from Shannon Town Centre to Carlow Bus Stn via William Street, Limerick Arthurs Qy, and Red Cow Luas in around 5h 11m.