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72 Line

Bus Éireann 72 Bus Route Schedule and Stops (Updated)

The 72 bus (Athlone) has 16 stops departing from Limerick Bus Station and ending at Athlone Station.

Choose any of the 72 bus stops below to find updated real-time schedules and to see their route map.

Direction: Athlone (16 stops)

  • Limerick Bus Station

  • Childers Road Retail

  • Elm Close

  • Annacotty Bridge

  • Dalys Cross

  • Birdhill

  • Kickham Street

  • Ardcroney

  • Borrisokane

  • Ballingarry

  • Birr

  • Cloghan

  • Ferbane

  • Ballinahowen

  • Tus East Campus

  • Athlone Station

72 FAQ

  • What time does the 72 bus start operating?

    Services on the 72 bus start at 11:25 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • What time does the 72 bus stop working?

    Services on the 72 bus stop at 17:45 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

  • What time does the 72 bus arrive?

    When does the Athlone bus line come? Check Live Arrival Times for live arrival times and to see the full schedule for the Athlone bus line that is closest to your location.

  • Does the Bus Éireann 72 bus line run on Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day?

    The 72 bus's operating hours on Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day may change. Check the Moovit app for latest changes and live updates.

  • Is there a 72 bus stop near me?

    Click here to view the nearest 72 bus stop.

Bus Éireann 72 bus Route Map - Athlone

72 bus Line Map

72 Bus Schedule

72 bus route operates everyday. Regular schedule hours: 11:25-17:45

DayOperating HoursFrequency (min)
Mon11:25-17:45182-198
Tue11:25-17:45182-198
Wed11:25-17:45182-198
Thu11:25-17:45182-198
Fri11:25-17:45182-198
Sat11:25-17:45182-198
Sun14:25-17:45200

Bus Éireann Service Alerts

See all updates on 72 (from Limerick Bus Station), including real-time status info, bus delays, changes of routes, changes of stops locations, and any other service changes. Get a real-time map view of 72 (Athlone) and track the bus as it moves on the map. Download the app for all Bus Éireann info now.

72 line bus fare

Bus Éireann 72 (Athlone) prices may change based on several factors. For more information about Bus Éireann tickets costs please check the Moovit app or Bus Éireann’s official website.

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72 (Bus Éireann)

The first stop of the 72 bus route is Limerick Bus Station and the last stop is Athlone Station. 72 (Athlone) is operational during everyday.

Additional information: 72 has 16 stops and the total trip duration for this route is approximately 145 minutes.

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Line 72 Real Time bus Tracker

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72 - Alternative Directions