Intercity transport · Bus Éireann
Limerick – Athlone · 11:25
Departure Limerick – Athlone at 11:25, arriving 13:48. Duration 2 h 23 min, 124 km, Mon–Fri. Stop-by-stop timetable, route on the map and other departures on the route.
- 11:25Departure
- 13:48Arrival
- 2 h 23 minTravel time
- 16Stops
Days of operation
Does it run on
Runs
Other departures on this route
All of today’s departures have already left.
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.
- 11:25Limerick Colbert0 km
- 11:32Limerick One SP3.3 km
- 11:42Elm Park6.7 km
- 11:46Annacotty8.6 km
- 11:52Dalys Cross14.2 km
- 11:58Birdhill21.4 km
- 12:16Nenagh43.6 km
- 12:29Ardcroney52.8 km
- 12:35Borrisokane59.9 km
- 12:45Ballingarry67.5 km
- 13:00Birr80.8 km
- 13:15Cloghan95.7 km
- 13:22Ferbane102.5 km
- 13:31Ballinahowen112.1 km
- 13:40TUS East Campus120.5 km
- 13:48Athlone Stn123.6 km
Departure Limerick – Athlone at 11:25
The bus leaves Limerick at 11:25 and reaches Athlone at 13:48. The trip takes 2 h 23 min over 124 km, calling at 16 stops. Days of operation: Mon–Fri.
The operator is Bus Éireann. Via Limerick One SP, Elm Park, Annacotty, Dalys Cross, Birdhill — the departure time from each stop is in the timetable below.
Frequently asked questions
What time does the bus Limerick – Athlone leave?
It leaves at 11:25 and arrives at 13:48 (2 h 23 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: Limerick One SP, Elm Park, Annacotty, Dalys Cross, Birdhill. The full timetable is in the table on this page.
How far is Limerick – Athlone?
124 km according to the timetable, taking 2 h 23 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.