Get To College With JJ Kavanagh
Your Hassle-Free College Transport!
Starting college is an exciting adventure, but it can also be a little stressful at times! With so much to learn all at once, the first week can be a lot to handle: navigating a new campus, making friends with people you’ve just met, and trying to look like you know exactly where you’re going as you enter your first class. It’s a lot! But amidst all this chaos, there’s one thing we can take off your plate – your transport!
JJ Kavanagh is here to make your daily commute to college smooth and stress-free. Whether you’re headed to Maynooth, Carlow, Limerick, Waterford, or Dublin, we’ve got dedicated college bus routes as well as our regular main routes that will get you to your campus!
List of College Services
Take advantage of affordable fares with weekly student tickets starting from as little as €30! Plus, you can easily view our timetables below to plan your journey. No more worrying about how to get to class – we’ve got your back!
Maynooth University – Daily College Services
We’ve got three daily bus routes heading to Maynooth University, covering areas like, Carlow, Portlaoise, Kilcullen, Athy, Naas, Sallins, and Clane. As a student, we know that managing your finances might be challenging. We also know you want to be out and about with friends and making the most of your funds. This is why we accept TFI Young Adult Leap Cards or TFI Student Leap Cards on all our services including Single, Return and Weekly tickets. Pre-booking on all services is recommended.
- Athy – Maynooth
- Carlow – Maynooth
- Portlaoise – Maynooth
SETU Carlow – Daily College Services
Are you heading to SETU Carlow? We’ve got you covered! Our national 736 Dublin-Waterford service stops at the SETU Carlow bus stop daily during the college term. Plus, we’ve got several local buses running Monday through Friday, perfect for Carlow, Laois, and Kildare students. Student weekly tickets for SETU Carlow start from just €40.
- Naas – Carlow
- Monasterevin – Newbridge – Carlow
- Mountmellick – Portarlington – Carlow
- Portlaoise – Carlow
DCU College – Daily Services
Need to get to DCU? No problem! JJ Kavanagh runs a daily service from Newbridge at 07:15, with return buses at 14:00 and 17:00 from DCU and St. Patrick’s College.
- Newbridge – Naas – DCU – St Patrick’s College
University of Limerick – Daily Services
We operate eight daily services to the University of Limerick (UL) from Dublin, Portlaoise, Kildare, Roscrea, Toomevara, and Nenagh. With stops right on campus near “The Stables,” you’ll never have to stress about getting to class. Weekly student fares for UL start at just €40.
- Dublin – Portlaoise – Kildare – Roscrea – Toomevara – Nenagh – UL
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Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT)
For those headed to Waterford IT, JJ Kavanagh stops directly at the main WIT bus stop eleven times daily from Dublin and Carlow. Weekly student tickets for WIT start from just €45, ensuring affordable and convenient travel.
- Dublin – Carlow – WIT
Weekend College Services
We know college life doesn’t just stop during the week. That’s why we run weekend college services to connect you to campus, even on Fridays and Sundays. Whether you study at NUI Galway or the University of Limerick, our weekend buses are available throughout the college term. Moreover, with fares for a return ticket starting from just €20, our weekend service offers unbeatable value.
- Carlow – Kilkenny – Thurles – Nenagh – Galway
- Carlow – Kilkenny – Thurles – Nenagh – Limerick
- Waterford – Limerick – Galway
Contact/ Follow Us
At JJ Kavanagh, we don’t just get you to college – we get you there stress-free. Whether you need transport for daily classes or weekends away, we’re your go-to provider for affordable, reliable bus services.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (@JJKavanaghBuses) to stay updated with our latest travel news. If you need further assistance, our customer service line is open seven days a week from 07:00 to 19:00 at (0818 333 222).
We look forward to welcoming you onboard soon! Happy travels, and here’s to a fantastic college year ahead.
Book Your Journey with JJ Kavanagh Today
JJ Kavanagh makes getting around Ireland easy with our frequent, reliable, and affordable coach services. Whether you’re visiting top attractions, travelling to university, heading to the airport, or planning a day trip, we’re here to make your journey as enjoyable as possible.Book your tickets online today or download our mobile app to stay updated with real-time information on arrivals and departures. With JJ Kavanagh, you’re not just getting to your destination but experiencing an extra-ordinary journey.