🚌 Bus from Carlow to Portarlington
1 direct route · about 85 min · first bus 16:50, last bus 16:50 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IW04 | JJ Kavanagh | ~85 min | 1 | 16:50 | 16:50 | Carlow Bus Stn |
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 Portarlington?
The IW04 (JJ Kavanagh) runs directly from Carlow to Portarlington.
How long does the bus take from Carlow to Portarlington?
Around 85 minutes on the IW04, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlow to Portarlington?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the IW04) leaves around 16:50 and the last around 16:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlow to Portarlington?
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.