Bus from Dublin to Carlow
2 direct routes · about 85 min · first bus 05:50, last bus 00:05 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carlow as of 13:32
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dublin, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~85 min | 12 | Sat 12 · Sun 12 | 05:50 | 00:05 | George's Quay | Carlow Bus Stn | Clondalkin |
| GD02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~105 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:00 | 07:00 | George's Quay | Carlow Bus Stn | Clondalkin & Naas |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin 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 736 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Carlow?
2 routes run directly from Dublin to Carlow: the 736 (JJ Kavanagh), the GD02 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 736, 12 times each weekday — board at George's Quay and get off at Carlow Bus Stn, about 85 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Carlow?
Around 85 minutes on the 736, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Clondalkin on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Carlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:50 and the last around 00:05. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin to Carlow?
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.