Local Bus Services
The following Bus Éireann and TFI (Transport for Ireland) services stop directly outside the East Campus:
- Routes A1 and A2:
These frequent services connect Athlone Bus and Rail Station with Golden Island Shopping Centre, Dublin Road, then continue past Athlone Campus. This service travels between Athlone Railway Station and TUS every 20 minutes daily. - Route 819 (TFI Local Link):
Launched in August 2023, this service runs seven days a week between Athlone and Mullingar. It includes a stop at or very close to the Athlone campus, improving regional access.
Rail Connections
- Athlone Railway Station sits in the town centre and serves as a key hub on the Dublin–Galway and Dublin–Westport/Ballina routes. From the station, TUS Athlone Campus is approximately a 30-minute walk.
Additional Bus Services (Term-Time)
- Route 10062 (TFI Local Link Laois Offaly):
Operates during term time, Monday to Friday, connecting Stradbally, Portlaoise, Portarlington, Geashill, Tullamore, and ending at TUS Athlone Campus.TFI Local Link Laois Offaly - Route 850 (TFI Local Link Laois Offaly):
Starting September 2023, this connects Athlone to Roscrea, Templemore, and Thurles, with stops serving the Athlone campus and offering robust weekday and weekend coverage.Transport for Ireland
Summary Table
| Service Type | Route / Operator | Stops Near Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Local Bus | A1 / A2 (Bus Éireann / TFI) | Direct stop outside TUS East Campus |
| Regional Bus | Route 819 (Athlone–Mullingar, Local Link) | Serves Athlone campus area |
| Term-Time Bus | Route 10062 (Stradbally–TUS) | Direct inbound service |
| Long-Distance Bus | Route 850 (Athlone–Roscrea/Thurles) | Serves campus en route |
| Train | Dublin–Galway / Westport/Ballina lines | Station in town; ~30 min walk to campus |
Tips for Planning Your Journey
- Check schedules in advance, as frequency and times vary by route, especially for term-time services like Route 850 and 10062.
- Use real-time transit apps like Moovit or the Transport for Ireland journey planner for live updates.
- Student Leap Card—use one where accepted for discounted fares on bus services.
- Rainy day? Consider buses over walking if arriving by train, especially with heavy luggage or poor weather.
Various bus and train routes to get to TUS Athlone campus can be found here