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Trip Overview

The average bus between Blessington and Athlone takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Blessington to Athlone. 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 30m
Duration
145 km
Distance
€23
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Blessington to Athlone bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Blessington and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Blessington is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Athlone at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Tallaght Luas and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 53m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink4h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink8h 30m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink8h 30m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink8h 30m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 32m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink4h 7m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink4h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink10h 33m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink4h 23m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink4h 8m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink8h 33m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink8h 30m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 26m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 23m • 2 changes
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    Dublin BusGo-Ahead IrelandCitylink3h 53m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Blessington to Athlone? 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.

Map of how to get from Blessington to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 145.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Blessington to Arcadia via Tallaght Luas, Liffey Valley SC, and Liffey Valley in around 3h 54m.

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