🚌 Bus from Kilkenny to Carlow
4 direct routes · about 79 min · first bus 04:45, last bus 18:00 (weekdays).
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 897 | TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow | ~79 min | 4 | 04:45 | 18:00 | Ormonde Road |
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~20 min | 3 | 05:30 | 00:00 | Ormonde Road |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~56 min | 2 | 10:36 | 16:16 | Ormonde Road |
| IW01 | Dunnes Coaches | ~50 min | 1 | 08:00 | 08:00 | Loughboy SC |
Times are for the first boarding point in Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny to Carlow?
4 routes run directly from Kilkenny to Carlow: the 897 (TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow), the 736 (JJ Kavanagh), the 73 (Bus Éireann), the IW01 (Dunnes Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Kilkenny to Carlow?
Around 79 minutes on the 897, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Kilkenny to Carlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 897) leaves around 04:45 and the last around 18:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Kilkenny 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.