Bus Eireann has announced enhanced bus services on Route 425A, Galway to Mountbellew which will come into effect next Sunday.
Route 425A will now provide a service from Galway to Mountbellew, introducing a new weekend service, and expanding hours of operation to offer double the frequency of round trips, Monday to Sunday.
The improved service will provide four daily round trips seven days a week, offering passengers greater connectivity with Galway Ceannt Station and local services at Mountbellew.
Bus Éireann Route 425A will serve Galway, Monivea Road, Cashla, Garbally, Menlough, Glantane, Castleblakney, Caltra and Mountbellew.
“Bus Eireann is delighted to introduce these improved services between Galway and Mountbellow, which will see double the frequency offering a new weekend service to operate seven days a week, Monday to Sunday,” said Brian Connolly, Bus Éireann, Senior Operations Manager, West.
“Thanks to the National Transport Authority, through the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, we have added almost 1.8 million kilometres to our network this month, creating over 58 new jobs.
“This enhanced service will enable us to connect our growing number of customers with who and what matters to them.”
“We are delighted to welcome the service improvements to Bus Éireann Route 425A, Galway to Mountbellow,” said Kenny Deery, CEO of Galway Chamber of Commerce.
“The increased frequency of these services as well as the connectivity to other local services in Mountbellow will have a tremendous positive impact for the local communities and businesses that serve them”.
“Public transport offers a crucial link for locals and businesses alike to unlock the potential for the region and city as a whole,” he added.
Galway East TD Seán Canney said that improved bus services like these are vital to allow people in rural areas to access important services.
“It is vital the public transport is enhanced in all rural areas if we are to provide an alternative to cars and the timetables need to match demand for commuters travelling to work, college or hospital appointments”.
