The average bus between Athlone and Ballybunion takes 9h 31m and the fastest bus takes 6h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Ballybunion. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Athlone and Ballybunion. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Ballybunion at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Limerick Colbert and take an average of 9h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Ballybunion? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Ballybunion. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Ballybunion station via Limerick Colbert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
Athlone to Ballybunion bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Athlone Stn station.
Athlone to Ballybunion bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Listowel station.
The distance between Athlone and Ballybunion is 154.2 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Ballybunnion via Limerick Colbert and Listowel in around 6h 7m.