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Rathmines to Athlone buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rathmines and Athlone takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rathmines 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.

2h 20m
Duration
128 km
Distance
€20
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Rathmines to Athlone bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Rathmines and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rathmines is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Athlone at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Westmoreland Street and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 17m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 28m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 28m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 14m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 47m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 17m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 26m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 16m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 24m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 15m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 16m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 24m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 15m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 16m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 24m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 15m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 16m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 24m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 15m • 1 change
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    Dublin BusCitylink2h 15m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rathmines 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.

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  • Distance: 128.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 20m

What companies run services between Rathmines, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland?

Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m.

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