New route upgrades puts Limerick town in the fast lane

BUS ÉIREANN has taken a leap forward in improving public transportation with its recently revamped Route 329 from Kilfinane to Limerick.

Commencing operations on September 10, these enhanced services signify a substantial stride towards facilitating better connectivity and convenience for the local community.

The enhanced Route 329 now boasts eight daily return trips between Kilfinane and Limerick.

With extended operating hours, designed to cater to the needs of commuters, early birds can now catch the bus as early as 6am from Limerick and 6:15am from Kilfinane.

Night owls will appreciate the late-night departures, with services leaving Limerick at 8pm and Kilfinane at 7:15pm.

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Another addition to the route is the introduction of five daily services on Sundays and Public Holidays, offering passengers even more flexibility in their travel plans.

This enhanced Bus Éireann Route 329 will serve communities along the route, including Kilfinane, Kilmallock, Bruff, Grange, Ballyneety, Drombanna, Kilmallock Road, Roxboro Road, Limerick City, and Limerick bus/train station.

The expanded service is set to greatly benefit residents and commuters by providing improved access to education, employment opportunities, and a wide range of amenities in these areas.

This transformation of Route 329 is aligned with the ambitious Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, a crucial national public transport initiative developed and funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA) as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network.

It is said that demand for services in the west is higher now than pre-pandemic, with passenger numbers nationally up by 20-30% compared to 2019.

Maura Quane, Corporate Manager of Ballyhoura Development, said: “These additional services will further support residents by providing access to employment and educational opportunities and contribute to the vibrancy of Kilfinane, a town that has so much to offer both residents and visitors.”

Information regarding service details and timetables can be found on buseireann.ie