Bus from Limerick to Athlone
2 direct routes · about 135 min · first bus 11:25, last bus 17:45 (weekdays).
Next buses to Athlone as of 03:29
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Limerick, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 72 | Bus Éireann | ~135 min | 3 | Sat 3 · Sun 2 | 11:25 | 17:45 | Limerick Colbert | TUS East Campus | Nenagh & Birr |
| UL06 | Westlink Coaches | ~160 min | 1 | Sun 1 · no Saturday buses | 14:20 | 14:20 | Limerick Arthurs Qy | TUS East Campus | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Limerick 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 72 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Limerick to Athlone?
2 routes run directly from Limerick to Athlone: the 72 (Bus Éireann), the UL06 (Westlink Coaches). The most frequent is the 72, 3 times each weekday — board at Limerick Colbert and get off at TUS East Campus, about 135 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Limerick to Athlone?
Around 135 minutes on the 72, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Nenagh, Birr on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Limerick to Athlone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 11:25 and the last around 17:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Limerick to Athlone?
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.