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Cheap bus tickets from Athlone to Dublin Airport
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Bus from Athlone to Dublin Airport: Journey Information
There are 26 intercity buses per day from Athlone to Dublin Airport. Travelling by bus from Athlone to Dublin Airport usually takes around 2 hours and 8 minutes, but the fastest Irish Citylink bus can make the trip in 1 hour and 10 minutes.
- Distance
- 70 mi (113 km)
- Shortest duration
- 1h 10m
- Cheapest price
- $32.29
- Trips per day
- 26
- Most frequent service
- Irish Citylink
- Bus lines
- 1
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Athlone to Dublin Airport Bus Schedule
There are several bus options that can take you from Athlone to Dublin Airport:
See more detailsHow much is a bus ticket from Athlone to Dublin Airport?
Bus tickets for a trip from Athlone to Dublin Airport cost about $33 when you book at the cheapest time, 15 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 Athlone to Dublin Airport by travel date
If you're planning to travel by bus from Athlone to Dublin Airport in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from $32 to $33. The cheapest bus tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on November 5, 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Dublin Airport this week, bus tickets are available starting at $32.
Average bus ticket prices from Athlone to Dublin Airport by month
Travelling from Athlone to Dublin Airport 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 15 days in advance. This way, you can save up to $0.07 on your bus ticket compared to booking last-minute.
What bus companies travel from Athlone to Dublin Airport?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Athlone to Dublin Airport. 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 | 26 | 2h 8m | $32.68 |
Irish Citylink is a bus transportation company with routes to major cities across Ireland, including Athlone to Dublin Airport. On this route, it usually takes Irish Citylink 2 hours and 8 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 Athlone to Dublin Airport
There are 26 scheduled buses that travel from Athlone to Dublin Airport 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 Athlone to Dublin Airport without transferring.
Trips per day
26
Direct trips
26
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 8 minutes to cover the 113 kilometres from Athlone to Dublin Airport. However, the fastest bus only takes 1 hour and 10 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 2:28 a.m. and the last bus leaves at 7:40 p.m. To see the times for all buses from Athlone to Dublin Airport, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest bus
2:28am
Latest bus
7:40pm
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to Dublin Airport 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 Athlone?
Main departure station: Athlone AIT
Athlone has two bus stations with service to Dublin Airport.
All bus stations in Athlone:
- Athlone AIT
- Athlone Arcadia
Where does the bus arrive in Dublin Airport?
Main arrival station: Dublin Airport
All buses from Athlone arrive at one main station in Dublin Airport.
All bus stations in Dublin Airport:
- Dublin Airport
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