From 08 September, TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon bus Route 570 will be enhanced from Boyle to Roscommon.
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 570 provides year-round bus between Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle and Roscommon
Route 570 and Route 570a will be combined and enhanced to form one route between Roscommon and Lough Key Forest all year round.
The enhanced will operate three daily return services Monday to Sunday with an additional service on Friday and Saturday evening.
Connecting Abbeytown, Ballinameen, Croghan, Elphin, Tulsk, Strokestown, and Kilbride
The route will continue to offer peak-time services and connectivity to Roscommon Hospital, Roscommon Station and to regional bus services as well as to the towns and villages of Abbeytown, Ballinameen, Croghan, Elphin, Tulsk, Strokestown, and Kilbride.
Roscommon Hospital, Roscommon Train Station and regional bus services
Speaking ahead of the launch, TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon General Manager, Damien O’Neill said:
“We’re proud to support the enhancement of Route 570 from Boyle to Roscommon as part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan. The improved service now includes a new stop in Ballinameen and offers year-round access between Lough Key Forest Park, Boyle, and Roscommon. With the addition of a late evening service on Fridays and Saturdays and improved connectivity to Roscommon Train Station, this route will better serve the needs of our communities and make public transport a more practical and attractive option for all.”
Additional Information
For route and timetable information, visit locallinklwr.ie
Learn more about the five-year Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan HERE
