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Athlone Castle Visitor Centre
Interactive museum inside Athlone Castle exploring conflict, trade, and daily life on the Shannon through modern displays.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Dublin Airport to Athlone
Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 20
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€19
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€23
Fastest journey on Sep 20
2 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 24 m
Buses on Sep 20
9
Distance
113 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dublin Airport to Athlone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin Airport to Athlone will cost around €23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €19.
Fast buses
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 9 buses from Dublin Airport to Athlone, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 113 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 22 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 2 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
6:30 AM2h25Dublin Airport Zone 118:55 AMArcadia€191One-way0 transfers- 8:30 AM2h25Dublin Airport Zone 1110:55 AMArcadia€191One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM2h25Dublin Airport Zone 111:55 PMArcadia€191One-way0 transfers
- 1:30 PM2h25Dublin Airport Zone 113:55 PMArcadia€191One-way0 transfers
- 3:30 PM2h25Dublin Airport Zone 115:55 PMArcadia€191One-way0 transfers
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2:10 PM2h22Dublin Airport Zone 134:32 PMAthlone Station€291One-way1 transfer
6:31 AM2h24Dublin Airport, Terminal 2 (dub)8:55 AMArcadia€281One-way1 transfer- 6:30 AM2h25Dublin Airport Zone 118:55 AMArcadia€191One-way0 transfers
- 8:30 AM2h25Dublin Airport Zone 1110:55 AMArcadia€191One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 AM2h25Dublin Airport Zone 111:55 PMArcadia€191One-way0 transfers
Dublin Airport to Athlone Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Dublin Express | Departure Time 06:31AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 2h24 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €28 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 12:36PM | Duration 4h56 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:57PM | Duration 2h32 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:37PM | Duration 2h27 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 08:29PM | Duration 2h34 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 12:13AM | Duration 3h48 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €0.00 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 2h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator Expressway (Bus Éireann) | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €29 |
Live departures
Dublin Airport to Athlone bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin Airport to Athlone buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:25 PM Dublin Airport Zone 13 | 2h45 | 2:10 AM Athlone Station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| 6:30 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 2h25 | 8:55 AM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:31 AM Dublin Airport, Terminal 2 (dub) | 2h24 | 8:55 AM Arcadia | 1 transfer | |
| 7:40 AM Dublin Airport Zone 13 | 4h56 | 12:36 PM Athlone Station | 1 transfer | |
| 8:30 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 2h25 | 10:55 AM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 11:25 AM Dublin Airport Zone 13 | 3h11 | 2:36 PM Athlone Station | 1 transfer | |
| 11:30 AM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 2h25 | 1:55 PM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:30 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 2h25 | 3:55 PM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:10 PM Dublin Airport Zone 13 | 2h22 | 4:32 PM Athlone Station | 1 transfer | |
| 3:30 PM Dublin Airport Zone 11 | 2h25 | 5:55 PM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Bus providers: Expressway (Bus Éireann), Dublin Express, Citylink from Dublin Airport to AthloneYou can travel by bus between Dublin Airport to Athlone with Expressway (Bus Éireann), Dublin Express, Citylink. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Expressway (Bus Éireann)
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Expressway (Bus Éireann) Duration
2h 22m
Cheapest Expressway (Bus Éireann) Price
€29
Expressway (Bus Éireann) frequency
5 a day
Dublin Express
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Dublin Express Duration
2h 24m
Cheapest Dublin Express Price
€28
Dublin Express frequency
1 a day
Citylink
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Citylink Duration
2h 25m
Cheapest Citylink Price
€19
Citylink frequency
7 a day
Complete guide to Athlone
Things to do in Athlone
Discover the best of Athlone — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Athlone trip today.
- Recommended
Luan Gallery
Gallery space presenting changing exhibitions and cultural events, useful for seeing contemporary work during a visit to town.
Athlone Heritage Centre
Small local museum preserving regional memories, artefacts, and stories linked to Athlone and the wider Midlands area.
- Recommended
River Shannon Walk
Main riverside promenade in the centre, ideal for walking, boating views, and easy access to shops, bridges, and heritage sites.
- Recommended
Athlone Marina
Lockside and marina area with waterside paths and passing boats, giving visitors one of Athlone's most attractive urban views.
Burgess Park
Large public park with mature trees, sports facilities, and open lawns, popular for a relaxed walk close to the town centre.
FAQs: Bus from Dublin Airport to Athlone
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