Bus from Naas to Carlow
3 direct routes · 40–85 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 19:30 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carlow as of 07:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Naas, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 880 | TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | ~85 min | 7 | Sat 8 · Sun 5 | 07:15 | 19:30 | Naas | Carlow Bus Stn | — |
| GD02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~60 min | 4 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 15:40 | Naas | Carlow Bus Stn | — |
| UM12 | JJ Kavanagh | ~40 min | 2 | weekdays only | 09:05 | 18:35 | Naas | Carlow Bus Stn | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Naas 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 880 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Naas to Carlow?
3 routes run directly from Naas to Carlow: the 880 (TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin), the GD02 (JJ Kavanagh), the UM12 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the 880, 7 times each weekday — board at Naas and get off at Carlow Bus Stn, about 85 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Naas to Carlow?
Between 40 minutes on the UM12 and 85 on the 880, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Naas to Carlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:15 and the last around 19:30. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Naas 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.