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Carlow Town

JJ Kavanagh operates 27 services daily to and from Carlow Town on our 736 route, local routes 825 and 874, and 4 additional college routes. Stops include Carlow Coach Park, SETU Carlow campus and Carlow Tyndall College/IFET.

Carlow Town Bus Stops

Our Dublin city centre bus stops are listed in our map below – click pins for more information. Some popular landmarks are listed as red pins.

Tyndall College / IFET

736

Carlow Coach Park

736

SETU Carlow

736

SETU Carlow Barrow Center
Timetables

Plan your journey to/from Carlow

JJ Kavanagh’s 736 route travels into Carlow town, stopping at Tyndall College & Carlow Institute of Further Education, the South East Technological University’s SETU Carlow Campus and at Carlow Coach Park. Carlow Coach Park is conveniently located near many of Carlow’s top tourist attractions, including Carlow Castle, the Barrow River, Carlow Town Museum, and the Visual Centre for Contemporary Art.

To / from Dublin and Dublin Airport

From Carlow town you can travel toward Dublin city and Dublin Airport on a choice of 13 services daily, with the earliest option departing Carlow Coach Park from 02:35am. 

Other routes

Alongside our main 736 route to and from Dublin City and Dublin Airport, JJ Kavanagh operates two local routes serving Abbeyleix and Portlaoise via the 825 and Hacketstown via the 874.

We also operate four college services: the ICT4 serves Mountmellick, Portarlington and Carlow, the 736A serves Carlow and Naas, the NUM12 serves Carlow, Naas and Maynooth, and the IW02 serves Newbridge, Monasterevin and Carlow, ensuring you’re always covered!

About Carlow

Carlow, a charming town in County Carlow, offers a delightful mix of historical heritage, scenic beauty, and local culture. Known for its picturesque surroundings and welcoming atmosphere, Carlow provides an enriching experience for visitors. Whether you’re here for a brief visit or an extended stay, Carlow’s attractions and activities promise a memorable adventure.

Our Top Carlow Landmarks & Attractions!

Carlow County Museum

Carlow County Museum is just a 6-minute walk from our Carlow Coach Park bus stop. Open in Google Maps.

Brownshill Dolmen Portal Tomb

It’s a 60-minute walk to the Brownshill Dolmen from our Carlow Coach Park bus stop. Open Google Maps.

Barrow River Walk, Carlow Town

The Barrow River Way Walking track is about a 13-minute walk from our Carlow Coach Park bus stop. Open directions in Google Maps.

VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art

The Visual Centre for Contemporary Art & The George Bernard Shaw Theatre is a 10-minute walk from our Carlow Coach Park bus stop. Open directions in Google Maps.

Delta Sensory Gardens

The Delta Sensory Gardens is a 35-minute walk from our Carlow Coach Park bus stop. Open directions in Google Maps.

Carlow Castle

Carlow Castle is a 12-minute walk from our Carlow Coach Park bus stop! Open directions in Google Maps.

What's on in Carlow

Carlow
Carlow Arts Festival

Why Choose JJ Kavanagh?

Free Wifi

On-board wifi

USB Charging

USB points at each seat

Toilets

For your convenience

Comfort

Very comfortable seats​

Baggage

Ample allowance

With an average vehicle age of less than four years, our coach fleet is one of the most modern, reliable, and comfortable in the European marketplace. We invest significantly in upgrading and expanding our fleet annually to provide you with the best travel experience. Our commitment to maintaining a young and technologically advanced fleet ensures that you receive top-quality service and comfort on every journey.

Inside a JJ Kavanagh coach
JJ Kavanagh coaches

Book Your Journey with JJ Kavanagh Today

Heading to Carlow? Secure your bus tickets online with JJ Kavanagh and enjoy a stress-free, seamless trip to/from Carlow and beyond with our reliable and frequent coach services.