🚌 Bus from Carlow to Swords
1 direct route · about 130 min · first bus 02:20, last bus 00:20 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~130 min | 17 | 02:20 | 00:20 | 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 Swords?
The 736 (JJ Kavanagh) runs directly from Carlow to Swords.
How long does the bus take from Carlow to Swords?
Around 130 minutes on the 736, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlow to Swords?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 736) leaves around 02:20 and the last around 00:20. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlow to Swords?
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.