Swords to Athlone Buses

Swords to Athlone buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Swords and Athlone takes 3h and the fastest bus takes 2h 42m. The bus service runs several times per day from Swords 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
Duration: 144 km
Distance: €20
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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best

Take the bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadiabus 763

3h 47m

€17–23

Swords to Athlone bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Swords and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swords is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Athlone at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:55 PM → 7:55 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
7:13 PM → 9:55 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:52 PM → 11:55 PM
3h 2m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
7:58 AM → 10:55 AM
2h 56m • 1 change
11:01 AM → 1:55 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 3:55 PM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:55 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
7:40 AM → 10:55 AM
3h 14m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 1:55 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
12:52 PM → 3:55 PM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swords 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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Swords to Athlone bus times

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

4:55 PM → 7:55 PM

7:13 PM → 9:55 PM

8:52 PM → 11:55 PM

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:55 AM

7:58 AM → 10:55 AM

11:01 AM → 1:55 PM

1:01 PM → 3:55 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:55 AM

7:58 AM → 10:55 AM

11:01 AM → 1:55 PM

1:01 PM → 3:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:55 AM

7:58 AM → 10:55 AM

11:01 AM → 1:55 PM

1:01 PM → 3:55 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:55 AM

7:58 AM → 10:55 AM

11:01 AM → 1:55 PM

1:01 PM → 3:55 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:55 AM

7:58 AM → 10:55 AM

11:01 AM → 1:55 PM

1:01 PM → 3:55 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:55 AM

7:40 AM → 10:55 AM

10:51 AM → 1:55 PM

12:52 PM → 3:55 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Bus from Airport Zone 11 to Arcadia

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Bus from Drogheda Bus to Athlone Stn

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