🚌 Bus from Longford to Athlone
2 direct routes · about 65 min · first bus 07:29, last bus 21:02 (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 | ~65 min | 6 | 07:29 | 21:02 | Knockahaw |
| AI01 | Farrelly's Coaches | ~60 min | 1 | 07:20 | 07:20 | Ballymahon St |
Times are for the first boarding point in Longford 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 Longford to Athlone?
2 routes run directly from Longford to Athlone: the 466 (Bus Éireann), the AI01 (Farrelly's Coaches).
How long does the bus take from Longford to Athlone?
Around 65 minutes on the 466, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Longford to Athlone?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 466) leaves around 07:29 and the last around 21:02. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Longford 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.