TFI Local Link Cavan Monaghan is introducing a new bus service between Cavan and Kells extending to Gibbstown from the 21st of October.
This enhancement is part of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan which is a major national public transport initiative developed and funded by the NTA as part of the TFI Network. Route 186 servicing Gibbstown, Kells, Moynalty, Mullagh, Virginia, Ballyjamesduff and Cross Keys
Route 186 will provide six daily return services to Kells, including three return trips from Monday to Thursday that extend to Baile Ghib. On Fridays and Saturdays, there will be eight daily return services, with four of those extending to Baile Ghib. Additionally, on Sundays and Public Holidays, the route will operate three daily return services. Connecting Cavan Town, Cavan Bus Station and regional bus services.
The new route will improve connectivity to the towns and villages of Kells, Moynalty, Mullagh, Virginia, Ballyjamesduff and Cross Keys. It will also offer peak-time and evening services for passengers and connectivity to Cavan Town, Cavan Bus Station and regional bus services. The new route connects Cross Keys to the public transport network for the first time and offers a new direct route from Ballyjamesduff and Mullagh to Cavan. Local Councillor Trevor Smith says it's great news for the wider east Cavan area. Meanwhile. Deputy Niamh Smyth says today's announcement is a gamechanger.
