Athlone to Belfast Buses

Athlone to Belfast buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone and Belfast takes 5h 6m and the fastest bus takes 5h. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Belfast. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 6m
Duration: 183 mi
Distance: £34
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11bus 763
Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...

5h 2m

£16–128

Athlone to Belfast bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Athlone and Belfast. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Belfast at 12:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:35 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 6:35 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:35 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:35 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:35 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:30 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:35 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:30 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:35 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:30 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:35 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 30m • 1 change
11:30 AM → 4:30 PM
5h • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:35 AM
5h 5m • 1 change
6:30 AM → 11:30 AM
5h • 1 change
9:00 AM → 2:30 PM
5h 30m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Belfast? 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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Athlone to Belfast bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 2:30 PM

11:30 AM → 4:35 PM

1:30 PM → 6:35 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:35 AM

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 2:30 PM

11:30 AM → 4:35 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:35 AM

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 2:30 PM

11:30 AM → 4:30 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:35 AM

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 2:30 PM

11:30 AM → 4:30 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:35 AM

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 2:30 PM

11:30 AM → 4:30 PM

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:35 AM

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 2:30 PM

11:30 AM → 4:30 PM

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

2:30 AM → 7:35 AM

6:30 AM → 11:30 AM

9:00 AM → 2:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Belfast, Northern Ireland?

Bus from Arcadia to Airport Zone 11

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