The cheapest and fastest buses from Carrick on Shannon to Longford
Cheapest price
€8
Average price
€14
Fastest journey
33 m
Average duration
33 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Carrick on Shannon to Longford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Carrick on Shannon to Longford will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €8.
Of the 5 buses that leave Carrick on Shannon for Longford on Sat, Mar 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct buses cover the 31 km distance in an average of 33 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 33 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest buses will take 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Carrick on Shannon to Longford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Carrick on Shannon to Longford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €6, and a bus costs an average of €8.
Distance: 31 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€8 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
1h 2m Average total duration 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Carrick on Shannon to Longford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Carrick on Shannon to Longford buses for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:13 PM Carrick-on-shannon | 0h34 | 7:47 PM Longford Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
![]() | 1:57 AM Carrick-on-shannon | 0h33 | 2:30 AM Longford Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:54 AM Carrick-on-shannon | 0h33 | 7:27 AM Longford Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:56 AM Carrick-on-shannon | 0h33 | 9:29 AM Longford Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 AM Carrick-on-shannon | 1h15 | 12:45 PM Longford Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:19 PM Carrick-on-shannon | 0h33 | 1:52 PM Longford Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Carrick on Shannon to Longford
Buses from Carrick on Shannon to Longford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €6 by train.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:14, the last at 22:16. The fastest bus covers the 31 km distance in 29m.
Distance 31 km |
Average bus duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 29m |
First bus 01:14 |
Last bus 22:16 |
Bus providers: Bus Éireann from Carrick on Shannon to LongfordYou can travel by bus between Carrick on Shannon to Longford with Bus Éireann for as low as €6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Carrick on Shannon to Longford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Carrick on Shannon to Longford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Longford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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