The average bus between Cliffs of Moher and Athlone takes 4h 2m and the fastest bus takes 3h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cliffs of Moher 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 4 hours between Cliffs of Moher and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cliffs of Moher is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Athlone at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Oranmore North and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Cliffs of Moher 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 Cliffs of Moher to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Cliffs of Moher station and arriving at Athlone station via Oranmore North. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Cliffs of Moher to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Cliffs of Moher station.
Cliffs of Moher to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Arcadia station.
The distance between Cliffs of Moher and Athlone is 111.3 km. The road distance is 154 km.
You can take a vehicle from Cliffs of Moher to Arcadia via Cliffs of Moher and Oranmore North in around 4h 8m.