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Today26 Jun
from US$26
Tomorrow27 Jun
from US$22
Sat28 Jun
from US$22
Sun29 Jun
Mon30 Jun
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Tue1 Jul
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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Dublin
    Departure location: Crampton Quay, Temple Bar
    Arrival time: 27 June at
    Destination city: Athlone
    Destination location: Athlone AIT
    Operated by: Irish CitylinkIrish Citylink
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Dublin
    Departure location: Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1
    Arrival time: 27 June at
    Destination city: Athlone
    Destination location: Athlone AIT
    Operated by: Irish CitylinkIrish Citylink
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Dublin
    Departure location: Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1
    Arrival time: 27 June at
    Destination city: Athlone
    Destination location: Athlone AIT
    Operated by: Irish CitylinkIrish Citylink
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Dublin
    Departure location: Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1
    Arrival time: 27 June at
    Destination city: Athlone
    Destination location: Athlone AIT
    Operated by: Irish CitylinkIrish Citylink
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: 27 June at
    Departure city: Dublin
    Departure location: Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1
    Arrival time: 27 June at
    Destination city: Athlone
    Destination location: Athlone AIT
    Operated by: Irish CitylinkIrish Citylink
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Dublin to Athlone: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$25
Average bus trip duration2h
Number of daily buses14.276315789473685
Earliest bus departure00:15
Distance69 miles
Latest bus departure23:45

Dublin to Athlone Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Dublin - Athlone

  1. How far is Athlone from Dublin by coach?

    The distance between Dublin and Athlone by coach is approximately 69 miles (112 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Athlone from Dublin without a car?

    You can travel to Athlone from Dublin by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
24/06
US$23
25/06
US$23
Today
US$23
27/06
US$20
28/06
US$20
29/06
US$19
30/06
US$20
01/07
US$20
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dublin to Athlone was searched and found on 29 Jun 2025 with a price of US$19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dublin to Athlone as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$19 to US$23 for a bus ticket from Dublin to Athlone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$19, which is on 2025-06-29.

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Bus Travel Tips

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Dublin to Athlone, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Dublin to Athlone will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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