The average bus between Athlone and Ratoath takes 3h 28m and the fastest bus takes 2h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Ratoath. 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 every 2 hours between Athlone and Ratoath. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 10:53 PM which arrives into Ratoath at 1:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Navan and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 59m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 27m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change

3h 55m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Ratoath? 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 Ratoath. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Ratoath station via Navan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Athlone to Ratoath bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Golden Island station.
Athlone to Ratoath bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Ratoath East station.
The distance between Athlone and Ratoath is 98.2 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a bus from Golden Island to Ratoath East via Navan and Navan R147 in around 3h 27m.