🚌 Bus from Carlow to Kildare
1 direct route · about 75 min · first bus 16:45, last bus 16:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IW02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~75 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 Kildare?
The IW02 (JJ Kavanagh) runs directly from Carlow to Kildare.
How long does the bus take from Carlow to Kildare?
Around 75 minutes on the IW02, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlow to Kildare?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the IW02) leaves around 16:45 and the last around 16:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlow 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.