Bus from Longford (Ireland) to Athlone
2 direct routes · about 51 min · first bus 07:20, last bus 21:16 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 08:07, last bus 21:17.
Next buses to Athlone as of 12:19
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Longford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 466 | Bus Éireann | ~51 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 6 | 07:47 | 21:16 | Longford Stn | Athlone Stn | — |
| AI01 | Farrelly's Coaches | ~60 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:20 | 07:20 | Ballymahon St | TUS North Gate | — |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 466 bus timetable.
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). The most frequent is the 466, 6 times each weekday — board at Longford Stn and get off at Athlone Stn, about 51 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Longford to Athlone?
Around 51 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 leaves around 07:20 and the last around 21:16. Check the route timetables 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.