🚌 Bus from Carlow to Dublin
2 direct routes · about 90 min · first bus 04:20, last bus 20:10 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~90 min | 12 | 04:20 | 20:10 | Carlow Inst |
| GD02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~106 min | 1 | 16:59 | 16:59 | Carlow Inst |
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 Dublin?
2 routes run directly from Carlow to Dublin: the 736 (JJ Kavanagh), the GD02 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Carlow to Dublin?
Around 90 minutes on the 736, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlow to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 736) leaves around 04:20 and the last around 20:10. Check the route timetable 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.