🚌 Bus from Kildare to Athy
2 direct routes · about 39 min · first bus 12:10, last bus 20:55 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 883 | TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | ~39 min | 3 | 12:10 | 20:55 | Kildare Golf Club |
| IW02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~30 min | 1 | 07:25 | 07:25 | Kildare |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kildare 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 Kildare to Athy?
2 routes run directly from Kildare to Athy: the 883 (TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin), the IW02 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Kildare to Athy?
Around 39 minutes on the 883, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kildare to Athy?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 883) leaves around 12:10 and the last around 20:55. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kildare to Athy?
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.