Bus from Carlow to Dublin
2 direct routes · about 90 min · first bus 04:30, last bus 20:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dublin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~90 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 12 | 04:30 | 20:20 | Carlow Bus Stn | Eden Quay | Clondalkin |
| GD02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~105 min | 1 | weekdays only | 17:10 | 17:10 | Carlow Bus Stn | Eden Quay | Naas & Clondalkin |
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 736 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Carlow to Dublin?
2 routes run directly from Carlow to Dublin: the 736 (JJ Kavanagh), the GD02 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 736, 12 times each weekday — board at Carlow Bus Stn and get off at Eden Quay, about 90 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carlow to Dublin?
Around 90 minutes on the 736, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Clondalkin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlow to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:30 and the last around 20:20. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlow to Dublin?
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.