72 Limerick to Athlone via Nenagh, Birr

Operated by Bus Éireann. First bus 07:45, last bus 17:45. 6 journeys on weekdays. Fares: TFI zonal, cheaper with a Leap Card — more.

Next towards Athlone from Limerick Colbert: 14:25, 17:45

Next towards Limerick from Athlone Stn: 14:00, 17:45

Wanted a different 72? 27 other bus routes are numbered 72 elsewhere in the UK — see every 72 bus timetable by area.

Timetable

Ends at Athlone · Monday to Friday · 3 journeys
Stop 11:2514:2517:45
Limerick Colbert 11:2514:2517:45
Limerick One SP 11:3214:3217:58
Elm Park 11:4214:4218:10
Annacotty 11:4614:4618:14
Dalys Cross 11:5214:5218:22
Birdhill 11:5814:5818:28
Nenagh 12:1615:1618:46
Ardcroney 12:2915:2918:58
Borrisokane 12:3515:3519:04
Ballingarry 12:4515:4519:14
Birr 13:0016:0019:29
Cloghan 13:1516:1519:45
Ferbane 13:2216:2219:51
Ballinahowen 13:3116:3120:00
TUS East Campus 13:4016:4020:09
Athlone Stn 13:4816:4820:17

Each column is one journey, headed by the time it sets off. Times are shown at the route's main timing stops — buses serve all stops in between. Switch a table to All stops for every stop it calls at, or open a stop's own page for live departures there.

Fares on the 72 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services. Who travels free →

Christmas & bank holidays

These dates are not the usual timetable for the day they fall on. They come from the operator’s published data, which for Christmas and New Year is often late or incomplete, so check with Bus Éireann before you travel. Everything above is an ordinary week.

Not published yet: Christmas Day. Operators often publish festive timetables only a few weeks ahead, so check again nearer the date.

Route map

All stops on route 72

72 towards Athlone

All 16 stops
  1. Limerick Colbert Limerick
  2. Limerick One SP Limerick
  3. Elm Park Limerick
  4. Annacotty
  5. Dalys Cross
  6. Birdhill
  7. Nenagh Nenagh
  8. Ardcroney
  9. Borrisokane
  10. Ballingarry
  11. Birr Birr
  12. Cloghan
  13. Ferbane
  14. Ballinahowen
  15. TUS East Campus Athlone
  16. Athlone Stn Athlone

72 towards Limerick

All 16 stops
  1. Athlone Stn Athlone
  2. TUS East Campus Athlone
  3. Ballinahowen
  4. Ferbane
  5. Cloghan
  6. Birr Birr
  7. Ballingarry
  8. Borrisokane
  9. Ardcroney
  10. Nenagh Nenagh
  11. Birdhill
  12. Dalys Cross
  13. Annacotty Br
  14. Elm Park Limerick
  15. Limerick One SP Limerick
  16. Limerick Colbert Limerick

Towns & areas on this route

LimerickAthloneNenaghBirr

Frequently asked questions

What time is the first 72 bus?

The first 72 departure on weekdays leaves at 07:45 (check the full timetable below for your stop, as times vary along the route — weekend times can differ).

What time is the last 72 bus?

The last 72 on weekdays leaves its first stop at 17:45. Always check the timetable for your specific stop — later stops are reached after this time.

How much does the 72 bus cost?

Fares on the 72 are set under the National Transport Authority's fare structure. Paying with a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most city services.

Who runs the 72 bus?

The 72 is operated by Bus Éireann.

Timetable data from Bus Éireann via Ireland's National Transport Authority. Check before you travel — services can change at short notice.