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.
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.

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2h 15m • 1 changeWant 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Rathmines to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Crampton Quay station and arriving at Arcadia station via Arcadia station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Rathmines to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Crampton Quay station.
Rathmines to Athlone bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Arcadia station.
The distance between Rathmines and Athlone is 111.5 km. The road distance is 123 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Crampton Quay to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 55m.