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Trip Overview

The average bus between Buncrana and Athlone takes 8h 21m and the fastest bus takes 7h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Buncrana 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.

8h 21m
Duration
379 km
Distance
€46
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Buncrana to Athlone bus times

Buses run twice daily between Buncrana and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Buncrana is at 4:30 PM which arrives into Athlone at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Airport Zone 16 and take an average of 8h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink8h 10m • 1 change
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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink7h 25m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink8h 10m • 1 change
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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink7h 25m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink8h 10m • 1 change
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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink7h 25m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink8h 10m • 1 change
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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink7h 25m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink8h 10m • 1 change
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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink7h 25m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink8h 10m • 1 change
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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink7h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink8h 10m • 1 change
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    Mc Ginley Coach TravelCitylink7h 25m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Buncrana 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 Buncrana to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 379.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Cockhill Rd to Arcadia via Airport Zone 16 and Airport Zone 11 in around 7h 40m.

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