Bus from Portlaoise to Carlow
4 direct routes · 50–65 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 16:37 (weekdays).
Next buses to Carlow as of 04:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Portlaoise, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IW08 | Martley's | ~50 min | 3 | weekdays only | 07:50 | 15:23 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | SETU Carlow | — |
3 occasional services — once or twice a day · 73, IW06, IW04
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~50 min | 2 | Sat 2 · Sun 1 | 10:49 | 16:37 | Portlaoise JFL Ave | Carlow Bus Stn | — |
| IW06 | JJ Kavanagh | ~60 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | St Peter and P's Ch | Carlow Bus Stn | — |
| IW04 | JJ Kavanagh | ~65 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:45 | 07:45 | St Peter and P's Ch | Carlow Bus Stn | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 73 bus timetable.
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 IW06 (JJ Kavanagh), the IW04 (JJ Kavanagh). The most frequent is the IW08, 3 times each weekday — board at Portlaoise JFL Ave and get off at SETU Carlow, about 50 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Portlaoise to Carlow?
Between 50 minutes on the IW08 and 65 on the IW04, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Portlaoise to Carlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:45 and the last around 16:37. Check the route timetables 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.