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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dublin to Athlone
Cheapest price
£16
Average price
£22
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
2 h 7 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
113 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dublin to Athlone is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dublin to Athlone will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
Of the 5 buses that leave Dublin for Athlone every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 113 km distance in an average of 2 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 26 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dublin to Athlone
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dublin to Athlone among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 27m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £14, and a coach costs an average of £16.
Distance: 113 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£22 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration Fastest 1h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Dublin to Athlone bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dublin to Athlone coaches for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:00 Dublin | 1h55 | 08:55 Arcadia | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:30 Dublin | 2h26 | 09:56 Arcadia | 2 changes | |
| 09:00 Dublin | 1h55 | 10:55 Arcadia | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:30 Dublin | 2h26 | 13:56 Arcadia | 2 changes | |
| 12:00 Dublin | 1h55 | 13:55 Arcadia | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dublin to Athlone
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Buses from Dublin to Athlone run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £14 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 113 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 113 km |
Average bus duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: AirCoach, Infobus, Citylink from Dublin to AthloneYou can travel by bus between Dublin to Athlone with AirCoach, Infobus, Citylink for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dublin to Athlone coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dublin to Athlone by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Athlone, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Dublin, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), Dublin, Airport (Terminal 1) and Aston Quay, Bedford Row. When arriving in Athlone, you can end your route in coach stations like Athlone, Arcadia Retail Centre and Athlone, Institute of Technology (AIT).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dublin, Airport (Terminal 2), which is located around 9.1 miles (14.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Athlone, Arcadia Retail Centre, located 0.5 miles (834 m) away from the city centre.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Dublin to Athlone, follow these tips:
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Important Stations and Airports in Dublin and Athlone
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- The Garden Terrace (in the station)
- Available outside the terminal at the designated taxi rank.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 16, 41, 102
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Starbucks (in the station)
- McDonald's (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals area, Zone 20.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the arrivals area.
- Bus: 16, 41, 700
WifiATMTaxisAccessibilityWC- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the station.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 15, 27, 49, 56A, 77A Train: DART
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