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Buses in Longford: Every Route, Timetable & Operator

Every bus, coach and train that calls at Longford — 13 routes from 4 operators, with 110 journeys scheduled today. Filter by type or operator, or search any stop.

13routes serving Longford
110journeys today
4operators
179stops indexed

City buses 3

Routes running inside Longford and its immediate suburbs.

Intercity coaches 1

Long-distance services linking Longford with other cities and the airports.

Regional buses 3

Services connecting Longford with the towns and countryside around it.

TFI Local Link 6

Rural connections serving smaller villages near Longford.

274Tarbert – Tralee TFI Local Link Kerry· 18 journeys todayTimetable soon
426Longford – Roscommon TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon· 14 journeys todayTimetable soon
862Longford – Cavan TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon· 10 journeys todayTimetable soon
865Lough Gowna – Longford TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon· 8 journeys todayTimetable soon
816Longford – Mullingar TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon· 6 journeys todayTimetable soon
LR24Ballymahon – Longford TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon· 4 journeys todayTimetable soon
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How the network is laid out

Longford’s bus map is radial, not a grid. 3 city services run in and out of the centre, and the 13 routes on this page between them put 110 journeys on the road today.

13routes serving the city
110journeys today
4operators

Before you travel

Assuming one ticket covers everything

Leap works on TFI services, not on private coaches. Check the operator on the route card before you rely on it.

Trusting the terminus time

The headline departure time is from the first stop. Your stop may be twenty minutes later — open the route page for times from where you actually board.

Where these numbers come from

Everything on this page is generated from the official GTFS timetable data published for Irish public transport, refreshed weekly. The journey counts reflect services scheduled to run today — not a yearly average — which is why they move from day to day. Operators set the times and can change them, so confirm before travelling.

Fares and tickets

Two ticketing systems overlap in Longford. Anything under the TFI umbrella accepts the Leap Card; independent coach companies do not. The operator is listed on every route card above.

  • Leap Card — tap on as you board; the fare is deducted automatically.
  • Cash — accepted on most services but at a higher fare, and exact change is often required.
  • Coach tickets — book directly with the operator, usually cheaper online than at the desk.

Accessible travel

Most city buses serving Longford are low-floor with a ramp and a wheelchair space. Coaches and rural minibuses vary far more, so contact the operator ahead for those. Rail assistance should be booked in advance where possible.

Getting to the airport

Airport journeys from Longford are on this page — filter the list above by coach services to compare them. Book ahead where you can: the airport runs fill first and the walk-up fare is rarely the cheapest.

Allow more time than the timetable suggests. A scheduled departure is not a guaranteed arrival, and airport traffic is the least predictable part of any route.

Early starts and late finishes

The earliest departure listed for Longford today is early morning and the latest is late evening. Outside that window there is no scheduled service, so late arrivals need a taxi.

1

Check the day type

Saturday and Sunday timetables are thinner than weekdays, and some routes do not run at all.

2

Work backwards

Pick the arrival you need first, then find the departure that gets you there with a margin.

3

Confirm the last bus

The final departure of the day is the one most often missed — check it before you commit to the trip.

Rural connections

6 TFI Local Link services reach Longford from the smaller towns and villages around it. These run a handful of times a day rather than hourly, and they are frequently the only public transport those places have.

Who runs the buses

4 operators serve Longford, and they do not share ticketing. Knowing which company runs your route matters because it decides whether a Leap Card works.

OperatorRoutes hereCoverage
Bus Éireann6City
TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon5City
Bernard Kavanagh & Sons1Selected routes
TFI Local Link Kerry1Selected routes

Questions people ask

Are the buses wheelchair accessible?
Most city services are low-floor with ramps. Coaches and rural minibuses vary, so check with the operator before travelling.
How accurate are these times?
They come from the operators’ published GTFS schedules, refreshed weekly. They are scheduled times, not live tracking — delays and diversions are not reflected.
Can I take a bike on board?
Folding bikes are generally accepted. Full-size bikes are usually not carried on city buses; some coaches take them in the luggage hold if there is room.
Do buses run on Sundays?
Many do, but on a reduced timetable, and some routes do not run at all. Check the individual route page for the day you plan to travel.
What happens if I miss my connection?
On separate tickets you have no protection — you buy again. That is the main argument for leaving a margin when you plan a change.