🚌 Bus from Athlone to Tullamore
2 direct routes · about 50 min · first bus 08:45, last bus 23:15 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 815 | TFI Local Link Laois Offaly | ~50 min | 6 | 08:45 | 23:15 | Athlone Stn |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~53 min | 2 | 09:15 | 15:00 | 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 Tullamore?
2 routes run directly from Athlone to Tullamore: the 815 (TFI Local Link Laois Offaly), the 73 (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from Athlone to Tullamore?
Around 50 minutes on the 815, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Athlone to Tullamore?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 815) leaves around 08:45 and the last around 23:15. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Athlone to Tullamore?
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.