The average bus between Citywest and Athlone takes 2h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Citywest 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Citywest and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 12:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Citywest is at 9:26 PM which arrives into Athlone at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 40m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Citywest 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Citywest to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Heuston Station and arriving at Arcadia station via Arcadia station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Citywest to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Heuston Station.
Citywest to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
The distance between Citywest and Athlone is 101.1 km. The road distance is 118 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Heuston Station to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 50m.