🚌 Bus from Athlone to Longford
2 direct routes · about 69 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 19:50 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | Bus Éireann | ~69 min | 6 | 07:30 | 19:50 | Athlone Stn |
| AI01 | Farrelly's Coaches | ~50 min | 1 | 18:05 | 18:05 | TUS North Gate |
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 Longford?
2 routes run directly from Athlone to Longford: the 466 (Bus Éireann), the AI01 (Farrelly's Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Athlone to Longford?
Around 69 minutes on the 466, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Athlone to Longford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 466) leaves around 07:30 and the last around 19:50. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Athlone to Longford?
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.