Intercity transport · Bus Éireann
Athlone – Limerick · 17:45
Departure Athlone – Limerick at 17:45, arriving 20:01. Duration 2 h 16 min, 121 km, Mon–Fri. Stop-by-stop timetable, route on the map and other departures on the route.
- 17:45Departure
- 20:01Arrival
- 2 h 16 minTravel time
- 16Stops
Days of operation
Does it run on
Runs
Other departures on this route
14:00
↓ 16:28
AthloneLimerick
Bus Éireann · Mon–Fri
via TUS East Campus · Ballinahowen · Ferbane · Cloghan +10
2 h 28 min121 km16 stops
17:45
↓ 20:01
AthloneLimerick
Bus Éireann · Mon–Fri
via TUS East Campus · Ballinahowen · Ferbane · Cloghan +10
2 h 16 min121 km16 stops
Operator
BUBus ÉireannLine: Limerick - Birr - Athlone
Source
Line 72, timetable valid from 2026-09-26 to 2027-02-28. Source: Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0). Check the departure at the station before travelling — operators can change timetables.
Route
The line follows the roads the bus takes between the stops in the timetable.
Timetable by stop
Departure time from each stop for this trip.
- 17:45Athlone Stn0 km
- 17:54TUS East Campus3.1 km
- 18:02Ballinahowen11.6 km
- 18:11Ferbane21.2 km
- 18:17Cloghan27.9 km
- 18:32Birr42.8 km
- 18:47Ballingarry55.6 km
- 18:56Borrisokane63.5 km
- 19:05Ardcroney70.7 km
- 19:15Nenagh79.7 km
- 19:33Birdhill100.1 km
- 19:40Dalys Cross107.4 km
- 19:46Annacotty Br112.8 km
- 19:49Elm Park115.1 km
- 19:54Limerick One SP118.2 km
- 20:01Limerick Colbert121 km
Departure Athlone – Limerick at 17:45
The bus leaves Athlone at 17:45 and reaches Limerick at 20:01. The trip takes 2 h 16 min over 121 km, calling at 16 stops. Days of operation: Mon–Fri.
The operator is Bus Éireann. Via TUS East Campus, Ballinahowen, Ferbane, Cloghan, Birr — the departure time from each stop is in the timetable below.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the bus Athlone – Limerick leave?
It leaves at 17:45 and arrives at 20:01 (2 h 16 min).
Which days does this departure run?
Days of operation: Mon–Fri. On this page you can pick a day and see whether it runs.
Where does the bus stop on the way?
It calls at 16 stops, among them: TUS East Campus, Ballinahowen, Ferbane, Cloghan, Birr. The full timetable is in the table on this page.
How far is Athlone – Limerick?
121 km according to the timetable, taking 2 h 16 min.
The data is for information only: it comes from Transport for Ireland / National Transport Authority (transportforireland.ie, open data under CC BY 4.0) and is updated daily. Always check the departure, arrival and platform at the bus station or with the operator — timetables can change without notice. Buses does not sell tickets and is not responsible for delays, changes or cancelled departures.