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Carlow to Kilkenny Bus Schedule
Bus from Carlow to Kilkenny: Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Carlow to Kilkenny. Traveling by bus from Carlow to Kilkenny usually takes around 27 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 18 mi (29 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 27m |
| Cheapest price | £7.47 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | JJ Kavanagh |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Carlow to Kilkenny?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Carlow to Kilkenny. JJ Kavanagh is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| JJ Kavanagh | 1 | 0h 27m | £7.47 |
Book JJ Kavanagh from Carlow to Kilkenny from £7. Typically there is one JJ Kavanagh schedule per day from Carlow to Kilkenny and you can expect on average to pay for a JJ Kavanagh ticket to Kilkenny. In Carlow, JJ Kavanagh departs to Kilkenny from Carlow (Tyndall College/Ifet) . In Kilkenny, JJ Kavanagh arrives at Kilkenny Ormond Rd .
An average trip on JJ Kavanagh from Carlow to Kilkenny takes 0 hours and 27 minutes .
On weekends, JJ Kavanagh offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Kilkenny.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Carlow to Kilkenny
The bus takes an average of 27 minutes to cover the 18 miles from Carlow to Kilkenny. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Kilkenny at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
There is usually only one bus per day from Carlow to Kilkenny. It leaves the station in Carlow at 3:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Carlow?
Main departure station: Carlow (Tyndall College/Ifet)
Most buses depart from the main station in Carlow.
All bus stations in Carlow:
Carlow (Tyndall College/Ifet)
Where does the bus arrive in Kilkenny?
Main arrival station: Kilkenny Ormond Rd
All buses from Carlow arrive at one main station in Kilkenny.
All bus stations in Kilkenny:
Kilkenny Ormond Rd
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