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Newtownards to Athlone buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Newtownards and Athlone takes 7h 2m and the fastest bus takes 5h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newtownards 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.

7h 2m
Duration
312 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

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  1. Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 11 to Dublin Airport T2bus bus X1 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus bus 763
6h 46m
€23–155

Newtownards to Athlone bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Newtownards and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newtownards is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Athlone at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Donegall Square West and take an average of 7h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    TranslinkDublin ExpressCitylink14h 25m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkCitylink5h 35m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkCitylink5h 45m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkCitylink6h 20m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkCitylink6h 5m • 2 changes

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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkCitylink5h 40m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkCitylink5h 55m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkCitylink5h 35m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkCitylink5h 45m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkCitylink5h 35m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkCitylink5h 45m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    TranslinkTranslinkCitylink5h 35m • 2 changes

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    TranslinkTranslinkCitylink5h 45m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Newtownards 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.

Map of how to get from Newtownards to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 312 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Newtownards, Northern Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Gibson's Lane to Arcadia via Donegall Square West, Grand Central Station Stand 11, Dublin Airport T2, and Airport Zone 11 in around 6h 46m.

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