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Ashbourne to Athlone buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Ashbourne and Athlone takes 3h 21m and the fastest bus takes 2h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ashbourne to Athlone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration
157 km
Distance
€32
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Ashbourne to Athlone bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Ashbourne and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ashbourne is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Athlone at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Terminal 2 Zone 19 and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 47m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 42m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink2h 51m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 1m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannCitylink2h 58m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 49m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 45m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannCitylink2h 58m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 49m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 45m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannCitylink2h 58m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 49m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 45m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannCitylink2h 58m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 49m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 45m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannCitylink2h 59m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink2h 59m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 55m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 47m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 2m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 2m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink2h 57m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannCitylink3h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ashbourne to Athlone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 157.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Ashbourne, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–21 and the journey takes 2h 25m.

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