Bus from Carlow to Athy
2 direct routes · about 31 min · first bus 06:04, last bus 19:19 (weekdays).
Next buses to Athy as of 11:06
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carlow, 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 | ~31 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 3 | 06:04 | 19:19 | Carlow Bus Stn | Athy | — |
| IW02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~37 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:50 | 16:50 | Carlow Inst | Athy West | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 897 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 897, 4 times each weekday — board at Carlow Bus Stn and get off at Athy, about 31 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carlow to Athy?
Around 31 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 leaves around 06:04 and the last around 19:19. Check the route timetables 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.