Bus from Carlow to Portlaoise
3 direct routes · 48–65 min · first bus 09:00, last bus 17:20 (weekdays).
Next buses to Portlaoise as of 04:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Carlow, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IW08 | Martley's | ~48 min | 3 | weekdays only | 09:00 | 17:05 | SETU Carlow | Portlaoise JFL Ave | — |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~51 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 11:30 | 17:20 | Carlow Bus Stn | Portlaoise JFL Ave | — |
| IW06 | JJ Kavanagh | ~65 min | 1 | weekdays only | 16:50 | 16:50 | Carlow Bus Stn | St Peter and P's Ch | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 73 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the IW08, 3 times each weekday — board at SETU Carlow and get off at Portlaoise JFL Ave, about 48 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Carlow to Portlaoise?
Between 48 minutes on the IW08 and 65 on the IW06, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlow to Portlaoise?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 09:00 and the last around 17:20. Check the route timetables 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.