🚌 Bus from Carlow to Kilkenny
4 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 07:29, last bus 20:39 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 897 | TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | ~65 min | 4 | 07:29 | 20:39 | Carlow Bus Stn |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~43 min | 2 | 11:34 | 17:27 | Carlow Bus Stn |
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~35 min | 1 | 02:25 | 02:25 | Carlow Bus Stn |
| IW01 | Dunnes Coaches | ~23 min | 1 | 17:05 | 17:05 | 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 Kilkenny?
4 routes run directly from Carlow to Kilkenny: the 897 (TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow), the 73 (Bus Éireann), the 736 (JJ Kavanagh), the IW01 (Dunnes Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Carlow to Kilkenny?
Around 65 minutes on the 897, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlow to Kilkenny?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 897) leaves around 07:29 and the last around 20:39. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlow to Kilkenny?
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.