🚌 Bus from Carlow to Naas
3 direct routes · about 72 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 21:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 880 | TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | ~72 min | 8 | 07:00 | 21:45 | Carlow Bus Stn |
| GD02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~54 min | 4 | 11:55 | 16:59 | Carlow Inst |
| UM12 | JJ Kavanagh | ~60 min | 2 | 06:40 | 12:00 | SETU Carlow |
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 Naas?
3 routes run directly from Carlow to Naas: the 880 (TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin), the GD02 (JJ Kavanagh), the UM12 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Carlow to Naas?
Around 72 minutes on the 880, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlow to Naas?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 880) leaves around 07:00 and the last around 21:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlow to Naas?
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.