🚌 Bus from Carlow to Athy
2 direct routes · about 29 min · first bus 06:04, last bus 19:19 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 897 | TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | ~29 min | 4 | 06:04 | 19:19 | Carlow Bus Stn |
| IW02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~42 min | 1 | 16:45 | 16:45 | Hanover Bus Park |
Times are for the first boarding point in Carlow 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 Carlow to Athy?
2 routes run directly from Carlow to Athy: the 897 (TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow), the IW02 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Carlow to Athy?
Around 29 minutes on the 897, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlow to Athy?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 897) leaves around 06:04 and the last around 19:19. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlow to Athy?
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.