🚌 Bus from Portlaoise to Carlow
4 direct routes · about 54 min · first bus 07:41, last bus 15:12 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IW08 | Martley's | ~54 min | 3 | 07:41 | 15:12 | Glenkeen Crescent |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~50 min | 2 | 10:49 | 16:37 | Portlaoise JFL Ave |
| IW04 | JJ Kavanagh | ~50 min | 1 | 07:45 | 07:45 | St Peter and P's Ch |
| IW06 | JJ Kavanagh | ~45 min | 1 | 07:45 | 07:45 | St Peter and P's Ch |
Times are for the first boarding point in Portlaoise 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 Portlaoise to Carlow?
4 routes run directly from Portlaoise to Carlow: the IW08 (Martley's), the 73 (Bus Éireann), the IW04 (JJ Kavanagh), the IW06 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Portlaoise to Carlow?
Around 54 minutes on the IW08, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portlaoise to Carlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the IW08) leaves around 07:41 and the last around 15:12. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Portlaoise 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.