Bus from Athy to Carlow
2 direct routes · about 36 min · first bus 06:53, last bus 20:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carlow as of 04:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Athy, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 897 | TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | ~36 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 3 | 06:53 | 20:03 | Athy | Carlow Bus Stn | — |
| IW02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~32 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:58 | 07:58 | Athy West | Carlow Inst | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Athy on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 897 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Athy to Carlow?
2 routes run directly from Athy to Carlow: the 897 (TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow), the IW02 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 897, 4 times each weekday — board at Athy and get off at Carlow Bus Stn, about 36 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Athy to Carlow?
Around 36 minutes on the 897, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Athy to Carlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:53 and the last around 20:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Athy to Carlow?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.