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Kilkenny to Carlow Bus Schedule
Bus from Kilkenny to Carlow: Journey Information
There are 20 intercity buses per day from Kilkenny to Carlow. Traveling by bus from Kilkenny to Carlow usually takes around 17 minutes, but the fastest JJ Kavanagh bus can make the trip in 10 minutes.
| Distance | 18 mi (29 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 10m |
| Cheapest price | £5.66 |
| Trips per day | 20 |
| Most frequent service | JJ Kavanagh |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Kilkenny to Carlow?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Kilkenny to Carlow. JJ Kavanagh connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
JJ Kavanagh | 20 | 0h 18m | £5.76 |
Book JJ Kavanagh from Kilkenny to Carlow from £6. There are 20 trips per day offered by JJ Kavanagh from Kilkenny to Carlow and you can expect on average to pay for a JJ Kavanagh ticket to Carlow. In Kilkenny, JJ Kavanagh departs to Carlow from Paulstown (Apple Grn Station) and one other station. In Carlow, JJ Kavanagh arrives at Carlow Institute of Technology and 2 other stations.
An average trip on JJ Kavanagh from Kilkenny to Carlow takes 0 hours and 18 minutes , while the fastest available JJ Kavanagh trip will get you to Carlow in 0 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, JJ Kavanagh offers 20 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Carlow.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Kilkenny to Carlow
The bus takes an average of 17 minutes to cover the 18 miles from Kilkenny to Carlow. However, the fastest bus only takes 10 minutes. 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.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 8:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Kilkenny to Carlow, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Kilkenny?
Main departure station: Paulstown (Apple Grn Station)
Kilkenny has two bus stations with service to Carlow.
All bus stations in Kilkenny:
Paulstown (Apple Grn Station)
Kilkenny Ormond Rd
Where does the bus arrive in Carlow?
Main arrival station: Carlow Institute of Technology
Buses arrive in Carlow at 3 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Carlow:
Carlow Institute of Technology
Carlow Bus Park
Carlow (Tyndall College/Ifet)
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