🚌 Bus from Athlone to Limerick
1 direct route · about 128 min · first bus 07:45, last bus 17:45 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Bus Éireann | ~128 min | 3 | 07:45 | 17:45 | Athlone Stn |
Times are for the first boarding point in Athlone 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 Athlone to Limerick?
The 72 (Bus Éireann) runs directly from Athlone to Limerick.
How long does the bus take from Athlone to Limerick?
Around 128 minutes on the 72, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Athlone to Limerick?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 72) leaves around 07:45 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Athlone to Limerick?
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.