How far is Athlone from Dublin by coach?

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

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.

Bus from Dublin to Athlone from £15 | Compare & Save up to 17%

Next bus departures

Next departures from Dublin to Athlone on 11 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:45	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h	01:45	Athlone AIT	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Dublin to Athlone on 12 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30	Crampton Quay, Temple Bar	1h 30m	13:00	Athlone AIT	CheapestFastest
Bus	11:00	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h	13:00	Athlone AIT	No tags
Bus	14:30	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h	16:30	Athlone AIT	No tags
Bus	17:00	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h	19:00	Athlone AIT	No tags
Bus	20:00	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h	22:00	Athlone AIT	No tags
Bus	23:45	Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1	2h	01:45	Athlone AIT	No tags
Bus	15:00	Crampton Quay, Temple Bar	1h 30m	16:30	Athlone AIT	No tags
Bus	17:30	Crampton Quay, Temple Bar	1h 30m	19:00	Athlone AIT	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:25 GMT.

Get from Dublin to Athlone

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 2 hours, and with fares starting at just £17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

2hAverage duration

69 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

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Citylink

4.5/5672 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi4.3

Users have shared positive experiences, highlighting the courteous and professional drivers who provide a warm welcome. The buses are described as clean, spacious, and comfortable with friendly staff enhancing the travel experience. However, there were mentions of long waits for certain routes and occasional issues like missed stops or temperature discomfort on board.

Irish Citylink Dublin Athlone recent customer reviews

Overall the experience was great, I feel like there should be a screen on the inside showing the route and ETA, would help a lot especially for people not familiar with the areas

Khadija A.

14 September 2025

Would like earlier services from Dublin airport to athlone. My flight arrived at 4.45am and i had to wait until 7am for the first bus. The bus was also too hot. However i am glad there is a route to athlone without too many stops which is good.

Audrey M.

12 December 2024

Third week in a row. First 2 weeks were great. Robert was courteous but very professional including reminding everyone to fasten seat belts. Today a different driver and no seat belt message and we even had to crawl into the hold (halfway in, banging my head also) to get our own bags off Not ideal.

Gordon M.

2 December 2024

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Where are the popular stops in Dublin and Athlone?

Stops in Dublin

A - Dublin Airport

B - City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)

C - Custom House Quay

D - Por

E - Dublin

F - Ferryport Terminal 2

Stops in Athlone

A - B&Q Arcadia Centre

B - Athlone Bus Station

C - AIT

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Dublin to Athlone

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

09/11

£18

10/11

£18

Today

£18

12/11

£15

13/11

£15

14/11

£15

15/11

£15

16/11

£15

The cheapest trip from Dublin to Athlone was searched and found on 15 Nov 2025 with a price of £15

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 £15 to £18 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 £15, which is on 2025-11-15.