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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Dublin to Athlone
Cheapest price on Sep 18
zł88
Average ticket price on Sep 18
zł88
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 55 m
Buses on Sep 18
8
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dublin 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 to Athlone will cost around zł88 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł88.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 8 buses from Dublin to Athlone, including 8 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 113 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.
7:00 AM1h55Dublin8:55 AMArcadiazł881One-way0 transfers- 9:00 AM1h55Dublin10:55 AMArcadiazł881One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 PM1h55Dublin1:55 PMArcadiazł881One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 PM1h55Dublin3:55 PMArcadiazł881One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 PM1h55Dublin5:55 PMArcadiazł881One-way0 transfers
- 7:00 AM1h55Dublin8:55 AMArcadiazł881One-way0 transfers
- 9:00 AM1h55Dublin10:55 AMArcadiazł881One-way0 transfers
- 12:00 PM1h55Dublin1:55 PMArcadiazł881One-way0 transfers
- 2:00 PM1h55Dublin3:55 PMArcadiazł881One-way0 transfers
- 4:00 PM1h55Dublin5:55 PMArcadiazł881One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Dublin to Athlone
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Athlone among Omio's users.
Distance: 70 miles (113 km)
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zł123 Average price (fuel + tolls) | ||
1h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) | ||
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Dublin to Athlone Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł88 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:55AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price zł88 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł88 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł88 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł88 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł88 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł88 |
Operator Citylink | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:55PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł88 |
Live departures
Dublin to Athlone bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Athlone buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 AM Dublin | 1h55 | 10:55 AM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 12:00 PM Dublin | 1h55 | 1:55 PM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:00 PM Dublin | 1h55 | 3:55 PM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Dublin | 1h55 | 5:55 PM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:00 PM Dublin | 1h55 | 7:55 PM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:00 PM Dublin | 1h55 | 9:55 PM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 10:00 PM Dublin | 1h55 | 11:55 PM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
| 7:00 AM Dublin | 1h55 | 8:55 AM Arcadia | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Athlone
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Take a bus from Dublin to Athlone and enjoy the approximately 70 miles (113 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest bus runs at 07:00, the last at 22:00.
Distance 70 miles (113 km) |
First bus 7:00 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 1 day |
FAQs: Bus from Dublin to Athlone
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