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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone (Station) and Dundalk takes 4h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 56m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 39m
Duration
175 km
Distance
€43
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Athlone (Station) to Dundalk bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Athlone (Station) and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone (Station) is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 3m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)8h 56m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 17m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 19m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 18m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 17m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 19m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 18m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 56m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 12m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 25m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)3h 59m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 13m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 17m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 19m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 18m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 17m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 19m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 18m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)4h 9m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Athlone (Station) to Dundalk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 174.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Athlone (Station), Ireland and Dundalk, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Athlone Stn to Drogheda Bus every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 4m.

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