🚌 Bus from Tullamore to Athlone
2 direct routes · about 45 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 22:00 (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 | ~45 min | 6 | 07:30 | 22:00 | Tullamore Stn |
| 73 | Bus Éireann | ~39 min | 2 | 12:57 | 18:53 | Tullamore |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tullamore 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 Tullamore to Athlone?
2 routes run directly from Tullamore to Athlone: the 815 (TFI Local Link Laois Offaly), the 73 (Bus Éireann).
How long does the bus take from Tullamore to Athlone?
Around 45 minutes on the 815, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Tullamore to Athlone?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 815) leaves around 07:30 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tullamore 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.