The average bus between Clontarf and Athlone takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Clontarf 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 Clontarf and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Clontarf is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Athlone at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Talbot St West and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Clontarf to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Clontarf station and arriving at Athlone station via Arcadia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Clontarf to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Clontarf to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Arcadia station.
The distance between Clontarf and Athlone is 115.6 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m.