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Trip Overview

The average bus between Oldcastle and Athlone takes 4h 44m and the fastest bus takes 4h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Oldcastle 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.

4h 44m
Duration
147 km
Distance
€51
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Oldcastle to Athlone bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Oldcastle and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 7:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oldcastle is at 9:17 PM which arrives into Athlone at 2:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Kells and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 40m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 35m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 35m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 34m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 3m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 21m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 39m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 11m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 18m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 35m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 35m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann5h 12m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 27m • 2 changes
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    Bus ÉireannBus ÉireannBus Éireann4h 40m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oldcastle 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 Oldcastle to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 146.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Oldcastle, IE-MH, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Navan to Athlone Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €20–28 and the journey takes 2h 18m.

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