🚌 Bus from Carlow to Waterford
4 direct routes · about 60 min · first bus 02:25, last bus 01:10 (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 | ~60 min | 17 | 02:25 | 01:10 | Carlow Bus Stn |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~113 min | 2 | 11:34 | 17:27 | Carlow Bus Stn |
| 365 | Bus Éireann | ~111 min | 1 | 17:50 | 17:50 | Carlow Inst |
| GD02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~55 min | 1 | 08:45 | 08:45 | 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 Waterford?
4 routes run directly from Carlow to Waterford: the 736 (JJ Kavanagh), the 73 (Bus Éireann), the 365 (Bus Éireann), the GD02 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Carlow to Waterford?
Around 60 minutes on the 736, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Carlow to Waterford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 736) leaves around 02:25 and the last around 01:10. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Carlow to Waterford?
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.