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Dublin Airport to Athlone Bus Schedule
Bus from Dublin Airport to Athlone: Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from Dublin Airport to Athlone. Traveling by bus from Dublin Airport to Athlone usually takes around 2 hours and 1 minute, but the fastest Irish Citylink bus can make the trip in 2 hours,
| Distance | 70 mi (113 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 0m |
| Cheapest price | DKK 149.46 |
| Trips per day | 6 |
| Most frequent service | Irish Citylink |
| Bus lines | 1 |
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 | 6 | 2h 1m | DKK 150.76 |
Book Irish Citylink from Dublin Airport to Athlone from DKK 149. There are 6 trips per day offered by Irish Citylink from Dublin Airport to Athlone and you can expect on average to pay for a Irish Citylink ticket to Athlone. In Dublin Airport, Irish Citylink departs to Athlone from Dublin Airport . In Athlone, Irish Citylink arrives at Athlone AIT .
An average trip on Irish Citylink from Dublin Airport to Athlone takes 2 hours and 1 minutes , while the fastest available Irish Citylink trip will get you to Athlone in 2 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Irish Citylink offers 6 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Athlone.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Dublin Airport to Athlone
The bus takes an average of 2 hours to cover the 70 miles from Dublin Airport to Athlone. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours. 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.
Travelers prefer riding the bus on Saturday to enjoy the weekend in Athlone. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, 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.
The first bus leaves at 7:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Dublin Airport to Athlone, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
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
All buses from Dublin Airport arrive at one main station in Athlone.
All bus stations in Athlone:
Athlone AIT
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