The first bus to Athlone leaves at 7:20am from Mullingar, with the first bus to Mullingar leaving Athlone at 5:40am.

The bus service will begin operating on Monday 28th of August.

Buses will serve areas such as Killashee, Lanesborough, Ballyleague and Emoe Cross

The route will also provide improved connectivity to regional bus service and the wider TFI Network

The bus will run seven days a week and provide improved connectivity to regional bus and rail services at Castlerea.

A route from Gortletteragh will also be introduced.

Many people in the county have been left upset by a change to the service from late last month.

While locals are welcoming the expansion, they are afraid the fixed routes of the service will leave many people unable to avail of the service.