Howth to Athlone Buses

Howth to Athlone buses

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The average bus between Howth and Athlone takes 3h 5m and the fastest bus takes 2h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Howth 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 5m
Duration: 141 km
Distance: €20
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the bus from Main Street Howth to Abbey St Lowerbus 6 / ...
Take the bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadiabus 763

3h 51m

€17–23

Howth to Athlone bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Howth and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Howth is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Athlone at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Abbey St Lower and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:47 PM → 9:55 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
8:43 PM → 11:55 PM
3h 11m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:01 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 3:55 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:01 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 3:55 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:01 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 3:55 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:01 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 3:55 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:01 AM → 8:55 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
7:52 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
10:56 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 3:55 PM
3h • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:51 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 5m • 1 change
10:55 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
12:54 PM → 3:55 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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