Athlone to Dundalk Buses

Athlone to Dundalk buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone and Dundalk takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 3h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone 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 33m
Duration: 174 km
Distance: €43
Average price: Every 2 hours
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best

Take the bus from Golden Island to Drogheda Busbus 190

3h 48m

€35–49

Athlone to Dundalk bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Athlone and Dundalk. The earliest departure is at 5:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Dundalk at 7:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:22 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:22 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:32 AM → 9:25 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
7:19 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 8m • 1 change
9:08 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 20m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:28 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
7:31 AM → 11:28 AM
3h 56m • 1 change
9:19 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 3:28 PM
4h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:22 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:22 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:22 AM
4h 13m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 11:28 AM
4h 15m • 1 change
9:16 AM → 1:28 PM
4h 12m • 1 change
11:25 AM → 3:29 PM
4h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:22 AM

7:13 AM → 11:28 AM

9:16 AM → 1:28 PM

11:25 AM → 3:29 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:22 AM

7:13 AM → 11:28 AM

9:16 AM → 1:28 PM

11:25 AM → 3:29 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:32 AM → 9:25 AM

7:19 AM → 11:28 AM

9:08 AM → 1:28 PM

11:17 AM → 3:29 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:30 AM → 9:28 AM

7:31 AM → 11:28 AM

9:19 AM → 1:28 PM

11:25 AM → 3:28 PM

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:22 AM

7:13 AM → 11:28 AM

9:16 AM → 1:28 PM

11:25 AM → 3:29 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:22 AM

7:13 AM → 11:28 AM

9:16 AM → 1:28 PM

11:25 AM → 3:29 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:09 AM → 9:22 AM

7:13 AM → 11:28 AM

9:16 AM → 1:28 PM

11:25 AM → 3:29 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

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