Dublin (Airport) to Athlone Bus and Coach

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Dublin (Airport) to Athlone Route Overview

Dublin (Airport) to Athlone bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 12 daily bus departures available, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Dublin (Airport) at 07:00h, arriving at Athlone at 09:00h 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 12
Popular Operators Irish Citylink
Lowest Price £16
Transportation Options Coach



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 07:00 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 is 1 night coach departing from Dublin (Airport) to Athlone. The overnight coach departs at 23:45 and arrives at 01:45 the following day. Below is the most popular night departure to Athlone:
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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.

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Dublin (Airport) or Athlone coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.

Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £16 (One-Way) or £32 (Return).

Travel reviews for Dublin (Airport) to Athlone bus

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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. These reviews were originally written under our former names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry, it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
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