Local bus services for everyone, everywhere

TFI Local Link connects rural communities across Ireland with affordable, accessible public transport. Whether you’re commuting, shopping, or visiting friends, TFI Local Link makes it easier to get where you need to go.

Who Can Use TFI Local Link?

Everyone. TFI Local Link is here to serve rural communities across Ireland with safe, reliable, and inclusive transport.

TFI Local Link 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.

Regular Rural Bus Services

  • Operate on fixed routes and scheduled timetables between towns and villages.
  • Designed to connect with Bus Éireann, commercial bus, and Iarnród Éireann Services.

New and enhanced TFI Local Link services are being introduced as part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the NTA.

Click here for Regular Rural Bus Service Timetables

Door-to-Door Bus Services

  • Operate on fixed routes but can divert to pick you up or drop you off.
  • Pre-booking is required. Contact your local TFI Local Link office at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Door-to-door bus services timetables can change, and their frequency can vary from daily to once a week, or fortnightly.
Click here for Door-to-Door Bus Services operating in your area

Community Cars 

  • Run by local charities or community groups.
  • Provide free travel with volunteer, Garda-vetted drivers.
  • Available in areas not served by other public transport.
  • Contact your Local Link office to join or start a scheme.

Payment Options

  • Pay with your TFI Leap Card or TFI Go App on eligible services.
  • Cash payments also accepted.
  • The Free Travel Public Service Card

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Accessibility for Everyone

  • Most services are wheelchair and buggy accessible.
  • Route diversions available for passengers with mobility needs (pre-booking required).
  • Over 90% of services can accommodate wheelchairs and children’s buggies.

Contact your nearest TFI Local Link office | Download TFI Local Link Contact Details

For Regular Rural bus services operating in your area please see the drop-down menu

For Door-to-Door routes operating in your area please see the drop-down menu below.

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.

For more information on Transport for Ireland’s Rural Transport Privacy Statement, click here.

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