🚌 Bus from Carlow to Portlaoise
3 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 08:55, last bus 17:00 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IW08 | Martley's | ~45 min | 4 | 08:55 | 17:00 | Carlow Inst |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~59 min | 2 | 11:21 | 17:12 | SETU Carlow |
| IW06 | JJ Kavanagh | ~65 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 Portlaoise?
3 routes run directly from Carlow to Portlaoise: the IW08 (Martley's), the 73 (Bus Éireann), the IW06 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Carlow to Portlaoise?
Around 45 minutes on the IW08, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlow to Portlaoise?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the IW08) leaves around 08:55 and the last around 17:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlow to Portlaoise?
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.