The average bus between Kildare and Cavan takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. There is a bus service every few hours from Kildare to Cavan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Kildare and Cavan. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Kildare is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Cavan at 2:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Red Cow Luas and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kildare to Cavan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Kildare to Cavan. However, there are services departing from Kildare station and arriving at Cavan station via Red Cow Luas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Kildare to Cavan bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, depart from Kildare Village station.
Kildare to Cavan bus services, operated by Dublin Coach, arrive at Cavan Bus Station.
The distance between Kildare and Cavan is 97.4 km. The road distance is 183 km.
You can take a bus from Kildare Village to Cavan Bus Station via Red Cow Luas, Dublin Airport Zone 16, and Dublin Airport Zone 12 in around 3h 37m.