The average bus between Dundalk and Athlone (Station) takes 3h 58m and the fastest bus takes 3h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dundalk to Athlone (Station). 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 2 hours between Dundalk and Athlone (Station). The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dundalk is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Athlone (Station) at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 1m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dundalk to Athlone (Station)? 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 Dundalk to Athlone (Station). However, there are services departing from Dundalk station and arriving at Athlone (Station) station via Athlone Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
Dundalk to Athlone (Station) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Drogheda Bus station.
Dundalk to Athlone (Station) bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Athlone Stn station.
The distance between Dundalk and Athlone (Station) is 118.5 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 3h 10m.