The average bus between Dublin City University and Athlone takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dublin City University 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 Dublin City University and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dublin City University is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Athlone at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at DCU Ballymun Road and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dublin City University to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dublin City University station and arriving at Athlone station via Arcadia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Dublin City University to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Dublin City University to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Arcadia station.
The distance between Dublin City University and Athlone is 111.4 km. The road distance is 133 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m.