Bus from Athlone to Longford (Ireland)
2 direct routes · 50–69 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 19:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Longford (Ireland)
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Athlone, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at | Get off at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | Bus Éireann | ~69 min | 6 | 07:30 | 19:50 | Athlone Stn | Longford Stn |
| AI01 | Farrelly's Coaches | ~50 min | 1 | 18:05 | 18:05 | TUS North Gate | Ballymahon St |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 466 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 466, 6 times each weekday — board at Athlone Stn and get off at Longford Stn, about 69 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Athlone to Longford?
Between 50 minutes on the AI01 and 69 on the 466, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Athlone to Longford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 19:50. Check the route timetables 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.