Bus Éireann to Extend Daily Services from Johnstown, Durrow and Abbeyleix to Portlaoise until end of

Bus Éireann is to continue to operate the daily service it is providing between Johnstown, Durrow and Abbeyleix and Portlaoise until the end of September 2012 while the National Transport Authority examines potential longer-term solutions for public transport provision in the area. The service was originally due to run until 11 August 2012.

The commercial shuttle service will continue to operate six times a day, Monday to Sunday, in each direction until the end of September 2012.

The shuttle service operates from Johnstown to Portlaoise via Durrow and Abbeyleix at 08.40, 10.40, 12.40, 14.40, 16.25, 18.40.

The shuttle service operates from Portlaoise to Johnstown via Abbeyleix and Durrow at 9.20, 11.20, 13.20, 15.20, 17.20, 19.20.

Customers from Johnstown, Durrow and Abbeyleix can use the shuttle service to connect with a range of Bus Éireann services in Portlaoise such as Route X8 Cork–Dublin-Dublin Airport, and Route 12 Limerick-Dublin-Dublin Airport.

Monday, 6th August, 2012