Dublin (Airport) to Athlone bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 5 daily bus departures available, including 1 night bus. The earliest bus departs from Dublin (Airport) at 11:00h, arriving at Athlone at 13:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 23:45h, arriving at 01:45h the following day.
Departure station and country
Dublin (Airport), Ireland
Arrival station and country
Athlone, Ireland
Travel Distance
84 mi
Average Trip Duration
02h 00min
Total Departures
5
Popular Operators
Irish Citylink
Lowest Price
£17
Transportation Options
Coach
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Traveling by coach from Dublin (Airport) to Athlone
The shortest travel distance between Dublin (Airport) and Athlone is 84 mi.
The fastest coach which departs at 11:00 has a travel time of 02:00h.
The longest travel time on the route is 02:00h.
Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.
Overnight coaches
If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Athlone earlier, there
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Dublin (Airport) to Athlone route
Irish Citylink is the carrier operating this route. The company has been reviewed 2 times by travellers. Below is their average rating.
2 travelers have shared their feedback and reviewed their bus journey from Dublin (Airport) to Athlone. The average rating is 4.4. You can read the reviews below.
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