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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone and Ardara takes 8h 3m and the fastest bus takes 5h 19m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Ardara. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 3m
Duration
256 km
Distance
€58
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Athlone to Ardara bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Athlone and Ardara. The earliest departure is at 9:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:50 PM which arrives into Ardara at 9:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Cavan Bus Stn and take an average of 8h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann13h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 23m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Feda Teoranta6h 35m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann13h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 19m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 22m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann13h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann13h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 23m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann13h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann5h 22m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannExpressway (Bus Éireann)Bus Éireann6h 23m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Ardara? 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.

Map of how to get from Athlone to Ardara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 256.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Ardara via Cavan Bus Stn and Donegal in around 6h 37m.

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