🚌 Bus from Dublin to Carlow
2 direct routes · about 100 min · first bus 05:45, last bus 00:01 (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 | ~100 min | 12 | 05:45 | 00:01 | N Wall Quay |
| GD02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~120 min | 1 | 06:45 | 06:45 | N Wall Quay |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Carlow?
Around 100 minutes on the 736, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Carlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 736) leaves around 05:45 and the last around 00:01. Check the route timetable 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.