The average bus between Athlone and Limerick Junction takes 3h 41m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Limerick Junction. 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 3 times a day between Athlone and Limerick Junction. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Limerick Junction at 9:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Thurles Station and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Limerick Junction. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Limerick Junction station via Thurles Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
Athlone to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Golden Island station.
Athlone to Limerick Junction bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Thurles Station.
The distance between Athlone and Limerick Junction is 104.2 km. The road distance is 155 km.
TFI Local Link Laois Offaly operates a bus from Golden Island to Thurles Station 4 times a week. Tickets cost €11–14 and the journey takes 2h 42m.
