🚌 Bus from Athy to Kildare
2 direct routes · about 34 min · first bus 07:40, last bus 21:45 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 883 | TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | ~34 min | 6 | 07:40 | 21:45 | Athy Barrow Quay |
| IW02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~33 min | 1 | 17:27 | 17:27 | Athy William Street |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Athy to Kildare?
2 routes run directly from Athy to Kildare: the 883 (TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin), the IW02 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Athy to Kildare?
Around 34 minutes on the 883, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Athy to Kildare?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 883) leaves around 07:40 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Athy to Kildare?
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.