TFI Local Link bus services connect communities throughout rural Ireland as part of the TFI Public Transport Network. They form a network of affordable bus services for everyone who wants to travel to or from local towns and villages. TFI Local Link operate two different types of services: Regular Rural Bus Services and Door-to-Door Bus Services.
Passengers can pay with their TFI Leap Card or TFI Go App on eligible TFI Local Link services.
WAYS TO PAY ON TFI LOCAL LINK
TFI Local Link regular rural bus services operate on a fixed route between towns and villages and run on a scheduled timetable, just like any other public transport bus service. The timetables are designed to make it easy to connect with Bus Éireann, commercial bus services and Iarnród Éireann networks so that you can travel further using the national TFI network easily and without delays.
TFI Local Link Regular Rural Bus Services are used by local residents, commuters, students and tourists alike with numerous routes offering regular peak-time, evening and weekend services throughout rural Ireland.
New and enhanced TFI Local Link services are being added to the Transport for Ireland network as 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.)
TFI Local Link door-to-door bus services work along fixed routes but can divert to collect you and drop you off at your home, where possible. You must pre-book in advance through your Local Link office, ideally at least the day before travelling. Door-to-door bus services timetables can change and their frequency can vary from daily to once a week, or fortnightly.
Door-to-Door Bus Services offer great peace of mind to passengers living in rural areas who might otherwise have no way to access public transport and the freedom it brings.
Community Car schemes are available in several locations around Ireland. They are local schemes that provide free travel by volunteer, Garda vetted, drivers to those who need it in areas not served by other public transport needs. They are run by charities or community groups, and coordinated by your local TFI Local Link office. Please contact your local TFI Local Link office to enquire about an existing Community Car scheme or about setting up a new scheme in your area.
Everyone. Our job is to provide safe and accessible transport for rural communities throughout Ireland. Free Travel Passes are accepted on all TFI Local Link services and you can also pay with cash on all of our busses.
TFI Local Link provides accessible buses across our day and evening services and we can divert our routes for pick-ups where residents have mobility difficulties if pre-booked by phone. 90% of TFI Local Link bus services can accommodate children’s buggies and wheelchairs.
For Regular Rural bus services operating in your area please see the drop-down menu
*Evening Services available
* Evening Services Available
NOTE: Kilkenny City Bus, operated by City Direct, is NOT part of TFI Local Link Carlow-Kilkenny-Wicklow
NOTE: The Carlow Town Bus Service Routes CW1 and CW2 are operated by Bus Éireann.
* Evening Services available
*Evening Services available
*Evening Services available
*Evening Services available
*Evening Services available
*Evening Services available
* Evening Services Available
*Evening services available
*Evening services available
* Evening Services available
*Evening services available
NOTE: The Clonmel Town Bus Service Routes CL1, CL2 and CL9 are operated by TFI Local Link Tipperary.
*Evening services available
* Evening services available
For Door-to-Door routes operating in your area please see the drop-down menu below.
*Evening Services available:
*Evening services available Woodford to Portumna & surrounding areas, Headford to Galway.
*Evening services available Killala, Knockmore, Islandeady & surrounding areas.
*Evening Services available Mountrath and Castletown, Emo and surrounds, Kinnity, Clareen and Longford, Roscommon, Cadamstown.
For route and timetable information visit, www.locallinkwexford.ie/timetables
*Evening Services available
TFI Local Link fares include single, return, student and child fares. Cash is accepted and Free Travel Pass holders and children under 5 years travel for free. For TFI Local Link fare information, click here.
If you’re aged between 19-23, or in full-time education, you can avail of up to a 50% discount on cash fares on TFI Local Link services with a valid Young Adult or Student Leap Card.
Student ID cards from recognised third level institutions may be used as a valid form of ID on TFI Local Link services.
Local Link services are managed by 15 transport coordination units (TCUs) nationwide and they are operating on behalf of TFI. Each TCU office manages the day-to-day requests and delivery of bus services in their local area. These offices open from 9 AM – 5 PM, Monday to Friday all year ‘round (except for public holidays).
Use the map to find the contact details of your Local Link office and a map of the towns and villages where our buses run.
Transport for Ireland, in conjunction with TFI Local Link offices, will always work hard to identify any possible gaps in our services and to develop new routes based on the availability of resources. Greater integration with existing public transport services between towns and villages will always be a key focus of our rural transport programme.
Click on the map below to see Local Link services in your area.
Being able to get out and about is a vital way for people to engage with their community and access local services. Local bus services are a lifeline for many who do not drive or have access to a car.
That’s where we come in. Providing a quality bus service for rural communities is a major priority for TFI and by continually investing in TFI Local Link services we have helped bring lots of benefits to those living in rural communities, including:
TFI Local Link encourages social enterprise, because we know that community transport can be operated and managed more efficiently and cost-effectively at a local level.
To book and reserve a seat on Door-to-Door services, call your TFI Local Link office.
TFI Local Link provides safe, secure and reliable local public transport services in rural areas of Ireland. There are 15 Local Link offices and you can contact your local one here for timetables and route information.
TFI Local Link offices operate Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and can be contacted by phone, email or by dropping in within office hours. Click here to find your closest TFI Local Link office.
There are three ways to find out about services in your area:
Yes – the Free Travel Pass is accepted on all TFI Local Link Services.
Fares for TFI Local Link services vary with single, return, student, child and weekly cash fares available. The Free Travel Pass is accepted on all TFI Local Link services and under 5’s travel for Free. For fare structures visit the Fares page.
Seats can be reserved on door-to-door services only and for up to one month in advance – just contact your TFI Local Link office.
You can currently purchase tickets for some Regular Rural Bus Services using the TFI Go App.
90% of Local Link services are wheelchair accessible. Ideally, services with wheelchair requests should be pre-booked by contacting your nearest TFI Local Link so that we can make a suitable vehicle available for you.
If you are unhappy with a service, we encourage you to speak directly with your TFI Local Link office who manage the day-to-day requests for and delivery of bus services in your area.
For more information on Transport for Ireland’s Rural Transport Privacy Statement, click here.
