🚌 Bus from Kildare to Carlow
1 direct route · about 57 min · first bus 07:25, last bus 07:25 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IW02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~57 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 Carlow?
The IW02 (JJ Kavanagh) runs directly from Kildare to Carlow.
How long does the bus take from Kildare to Carlow?
Around 57 minutes on the IW02, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kildare to Carlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the IW02) leaves around 07:25 and the last around 07:25. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kildare 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.