🚌 Bus from Waterford to Carlow
4 direct routes · about 68 min · first bus 01:12, last bus 23:12 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 736 | JJ Kavanagh | ~68 min | 17 | 01:12 | 23:12 | SETU Cork Road |
| 365 | Bus Éireann | ~97 min | 4 | 06:50 | 20:40 | Waterford Bus Stn |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~117 min | 2 | 09:40 | 15:15 | Waterford Bus Stn |
| GD02 | JJ Kavanagh | ~89 min | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | SETU Cork Road |
Times are for the first boarding point in Waterford 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 Waterford to Carlow?
4 routes run directly from Waterford to Carlow: the 736 (JJ Kavanagh), the 365 (Bus Éireann), the 73 (Bus Éireann), the GD02 (JJ Kavanagh).
How long does the bus take from Waterford to Carlow?
Around 68 minutes on the 736, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Waterford to Carlow?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 736) leaves around 01:12 and the last around 23:12. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Waterford 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.