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Cheap bus tickets from Dublin Airport to Athlone
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Bus from Dublin Airport to Athlone: Journey Information
There are 23 intercity buses per day from Dublin Airport to Athlone. Travelling by bus from Dublin Airport to Athlone usually takes around 2 hours and 12 minutes, but the fastest Irish Citylink bus can make the trip in 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Distance
- 70 mi (113 km)
- Shortest duration
- 1h 30m
- Cheapest price
- $31.18
- Trips per day
- 23
- Most frequent service
- Irish Citylink
- Bus lines
- 1
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Dublin Airport to Athlone Bus Schedule
There are several bus options that can take you from Dublin Airport to Athlone:
See more detailsHow much is a bus ticket from Dublin Airport to Athlone?
Bus tickets for a trip from Dublin Airport to Athlone cost about $31 when you book at the cheapest time, 7 days ahead. Opting to take a bus is a wallet-friendly way to make this trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find bus tickets at or below this price.
Average bus ticket prices from Dublin Airport to Athlone by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Dublin Airport to Athlone in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $32 to $32. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 4, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Athlone this week, bus tickets are available starting at $32.
Average bus ticket prices from Dublin Airport to Athlone by month
Travelling from Dublin Airport to Athlone by bus will cost you about the same throughout the year. In general, bus ticket prices for this route are fairly consistent, so expect to pay around $32 whenever you decide to travel.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most bus companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your bus tickets as early as possible. To find the cheapest bus tickets, book your trip at least 7 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $1.65 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Dublin Airport to Athlone?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Dublin Airport to Athlone. Irish Citylink connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irish Citylink | 23 | 2h 12m | $32.70 |
Irish Citylink is a bus transportation company with routes to major cities across Ireland, including Dublin Airport to Athlone. On this route, it usually takes Irish Citylink 2 hours and 12 minutes to make the journey. Irish Citylink coaches have ample storage space for any luggage you may be carrying and also provide complimentary Wi-Fi, toilets, and friendly, attentive staff.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Dublin Airport to Athlone
There are 23 scheduled buses that travel from Dublin Airport to Athlone every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct buses which you can take the entire route from Dublin Airport to Athlone without transferring.
Trips per day
23
Direct trips
23
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 12 minutes to cover the 113 kilometres from Dublin Airport to Athlone. However, the fastest bus only takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
70
Distance (km)
113
The first bus leaves at 5:30 a.m. and the last bus leaves at 11:45 p.m. To see the times for all buses from Dublin Airport to Athlone, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest bus
5:30am
Latest bus
11:45pm
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Athlone at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Tuesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Tuesday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Sunday
Least crowded
Tuesday
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Dublin Airport?
Main departure station: Dublin Airport
Most buses depart from the main station in Dublin Airport.
All bus stations in Dublin Airport:
- Dublin Airport
Where does the bus arrive in Athlone?
Main arrival station: Athlone AIT
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Athlone.
All bus stations in Athlone:
- Athlone AIT
- Athlone Arcadia
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