Doolin to Athlone Buses

Doolin to Athlone buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Doolin and Athlone takes 3h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h 5m. The bus service runs several times per day from Doolin 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.

3h 39m
Duration: 145 km
Distance: €23
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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best

Take the bus from Doolin to Oranmore Northbus 350
Take the bus from Oranmore North to Arcadiabus 763

3h 41m

€18–38

Doolin to Athlone bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Doolin and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Doolin is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Athlone at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:13 PM → 7:30 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
11:18 PM → 2:30 AM
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3h 12m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:30 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 5:30 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:30 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 5:30 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:30 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 5:30 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:30 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 5:30 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:16 PM → 3:30 PM
3h 14m • 1 change
2:21 PM → 5:30 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:30 AM
3h 35m • 1 change
8:31 AM → 1:30 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
12:13 PM → 3:30 PM
3h 17m • 1 change
2:23 PM → 5:30 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Doolin 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.

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Doolin to Athlone bus times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:13 PM → 7:30 PM

11:18 PM → 2:30 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:30 AM

8:31 AM → 1:30 PM

12:16 PM → 3:30 PM

2:21 PM → 5:30 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:30 AM

8:31 AM → 1:30 PM

12:16 PM → 3:30 PM

2:21 PM → 5:30 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:30 AM

8:31 AM → 1:30 PM

12:16 PM → 3:30 PM

2:21 PM → 5:30 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:30 AM

8:31 AM → 1:30 PM

12:16 PM → 3:30 PM

2:21 PM → 5:30 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:30 AM

8:31 AM → 1:30 PM

12:16 PM → 3:30 PM

2:21 PM → 5:30 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:55 AM → 11:30 AM

8:31 AM → 1:30 PM

12:13 PM → 3:30 PM

2:23 PM → 5:30 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Doolin to Oranmore North

Bus from Doolin to Oranmore North

Bus from Oranmore North to Arcadia

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Alternative transport options

11:18 PM → 2:30 AM
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