Enhanced Route 318 between Ennis and Limerick to launch on 4th August 2025
From the 4th of August, TFI Local Link Limerick Clare will enhance bus services
between Ennis and Limerick via Quin and Broadford.
This enhanced 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 318 will be enhanced and rerouted to Tulla, improving connectivity to
Limerick and establishing a new transport link to Meelick between Limerick and
Ardnacrusha. The enhanced route will operate 3 daily return services Monday to
Sunday with an additional late evening service on Friday and Saturday.
The enhanced route will continue to provide connectivity for the areas and
villages of Ardnacrusha, Kilkishen, Quin and O’Callaghan’s Mills as well as
offering connectivity to regional bus services and Ennis Train Station.
Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Limerick Clare General
Manager Anne Gaughan, said: “We are delighted to announce the expansion
of the 318 service in Clare, offering frequent bus connections from Meelick and
Tulla to Limerick and Ennis. The introduction of a late evening service will
provide a reliable transport option for those commuting to work, college,
training, sightseeing, or visiting family and friends.”
