Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Carlow and Leinster, with day trips to Kilkenny.
Charter coach rental in Carlow
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Carlow, Leinster, Ireland.
Coach hire with driver in Carlow
Charter a coach in Carlow for tour groups, conferences, concerts, sports fixtures, school trips and incentive travel. Full-size coaches carry roughly 45 to 57 passengers (approximate), midi coaches about 25 to 35.
Popular coach day trips from Carlow: Kilkenny (≈30 km), Portlaoise (≈35 km), Droichead Nua (≈40 km) and Tullamore (≈60 km). Many groups also combine Carlow with Dublin (≈70 km).
Coach hire in Carlow for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Carlow, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Dublin Airport (DUB) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Carlow through Ireland and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Carlow
Coach hire near Carlow
- Coach hire in Kilkenny ≈30 km
- Coach hire in Portlaoise ≈35 km
- Coach hire in Droichead Nua ≈40 km
- Coach hire in Tullamore ≈60 km
- Coach hire in Wexford ≈65 km
- Coach hire in Waterford ≈65 km
- Coach hire in Greystones ≈65 km
- Coach hire in Dublin ≈70 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Ireland.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Carlow?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Carlow?
Yes. Coach day trips from Carlow to Kilkenny, Portlaoise and Droichead Nua are easy to arrange.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Carlow.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Carlow, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.