From the 23rd of December, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly will introduce a new bus service between Portarlington and Monasterevin.
This new route is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.
Route 806 will initially operate seven daily return services from Monday to Sunday including on public holidays, increasing to nine services from Monday, 6th January 2025. The new route will provide peak-time and evening services as well as improved connectivity to regional bus services and to Portarlington and Monasterevin Train Stations.
The route will also offer improved connectivity for Portarlington town with connections at Avondale Estate, Patrick Street, Botley Lane, Whitefields, McCann Park, Canal Road, along with stops in Monasterevin at Drogheda Street and Oldgrange Road.
Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Laois Offaly General Manager, Frances Byrne said: “This new service will provide much needed connectivity around the Portarlington town area along with connections to Irish Rail and Monasterevin. Passengers can avail of the TFI Leap Card and Young Adult Card with fares starting from €1.70.”.
For route and timetable information visit www.locallinklaoisoffaly.ie
Learn more about the five year Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan here.
