Enhanced bus service linking Charleville and Limerick

TFI Local Link Limerick Clare has announced the introduction of a new enhanced bus service linking Charleville with Limerick.

From October 1, the route 521 service from Newcastle West to Charleville will now include the addition of an early morning service and higher frequency Thursday to Sunday services.

It will operate seven daily return services Monday to Wednesday, nine daily return services Thursday to Saturday and four daily return services on Sunday.

The route will also provide late evening and peak-time services for commuters and improved connectivity to Limerick City.

TFI Local Link Limerick Clare said that the service will offer enhanced connectivity to towns and villages including Milford, Newtownshandrum and Charleville.

The enhanced service is being provided as part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.

Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Limerick Clare General Manager Anne Gaughan, said: “We are delighted to announce new enhancements to the 521 Newcastle West to Charleville services. The addition of the early morning leg will provide connectivity to Limerick, Cork and beyond. The higher frequency Thursday to Sunday services will provide a vital level of connectivity for passengers, which they can rely on to travel to work, social events, college, training, sightseeing, meeting family and friends or connecting to Charleville Train Station.

“In partnership with the NTA, we support the Government’s Sustainable Mobility Policy and believe these new services complement this policy. The NTA is committed to the growth and development of local bus services, as we work together to deliver affordable, accessible public transport for our area."

See www.locallinklc.ie.