'We are delighted': Expansion of 318 bus service in Clare officially underway

TFI Local Link Limerick Clare has welcomed enhanced bus services between Ennis and Limerick via Quin and Broadford, an initiative set to benefit the Clare public immensely. 

This updated 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 as part of the Transport for Ireland (TFI) Network. 

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Route 318 has been enhanced and rerouted to Tulla, improving connectivity to Limerick and establishing a new transport link to Meelick between Limerick and Ardnacrusha. The newly enhanced route will operate three daily return services from Monday to Sunday, with an additional late evening service on Friday and Saturday.

This 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 on 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.”