The average bus between Drumcondra and Athlone takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. The bus service runs several times per day from Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 8:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drumcondra is at 11:41 PM which arrives into Athlone at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at O'Connell St Lwr and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 18m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Drumcondra 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 Drumcondra to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Drumcondra station and arriving at Athlone station via Arcadia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Drumcondra to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Drumcondra to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Arcadia station.
The distance between Drumcondra and Athlone is 111.7 km. The road distance is 129 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m.