The average bus between Athlone and Clonard takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Clonard. 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 Clonard. The earliest departure is at 8:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Clonard at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 36m • 1 change

3h 6m • 1 change
Arrives next day

10h 41m • 1 change

1h 36m • 1 change

3h 6m • 1 change
Arrives next day

10h 41m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Athlone to Clonard. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Clonard station via Tullamore Hospl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Athlone to Clonard bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, depart from Golden Island station.
Athlone to Clonard bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Laois Offaly, arrive at Clonard station.
The distance between Athlone and Clonard is 60.7 km. The road distance is 84 km.
You can take a bus from Golden Island to Clonard via Tullamore Hospl in around 2h 30m.