🚌 Bus from Naas to Carlow
3 direct routes · about 80 min · first bus 07:15, last bus 23:15 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 880 | TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin | ~80 min | 8 | 07:15 | 23:15 | Naas |
| UM12 | JJ Kavanagh | ~40 min | 4 | 08:50 | 18:30 | Sallins Post Office |
| GD02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~65 min | 3 | 07:40 | 09:00 | Naas Odeon Cinema |
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.
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 UM12 (JJ Kavanagh), the GD02 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Naas to Carlow?
Around 80 minutes on the 880, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Naas to Carlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 880) leaves around 07:15 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable 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.