Local Link Offaly extend college term bus service for summer

LocalLink Laois Offaly has now extended the 11159 college term bus service to run throughout the summer.

The bus from Tullamore to Athlone TUS will run during weekdays and is operated by Buggy's of Coolnahiley, Tullamore.

The service leaves from the Bus Eireann stop below the Kilbeggan Bridge at 07:55 every weekday serving the Arden Road (across the hospital entrance) at 07:58, Collins Lane at 08:00, Clara at 08:10, Tubber at 08:20, Moate Business College at 08:28 arriving at its final destion Athlone TUS carpark at 08:40.

The return service first leaves Moate Business college at 16:45, before leaving TUS at 17:05, on to Tubber at 17:20, Clara at 17:25 and reaching it's final destination the Bus Eireann stop outside Doyle's Gala shop on William Street (Columcille Street) at 17.41.

This timetable is valid from now until the September 6.

Both young adult/child as well as adult leapcards are accepted. A flat cash fare costs €4 each way and a Leapcard fare is €2.80 each way. A weekly cash fare ticket can be purchased for €28.50 for adults and for €14.50 for young adults and children. Weekly Leap fares are €19.90 for adults and €10.10 for young adults and children.

This bus service is not listed in the TFI Journey planner as yet and digital tickets cannot be purchased via the TFI Go app.

Along with the 73 Bus Eireann service there are now 3 weekday return services between Athlone and Tullamore.