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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Athlone AIT | Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1 | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Athlone AIT | Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1 | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Athlone AIT | Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1 | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Athlone AIT | Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1 | No tags |
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Get from Athlone to Dublin
The journey takes about 1 hour 55 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 428, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Athlone and Dublin?
Stops in Athlone
- A
B&Q Arcadia Centre
Arcadia SC, Clonbrusk, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland - B
Athlone Bus Station
Glenina, Southern Station Rd, Cloghanboy West, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland - C
AIT
Athlone AIT, Garrycastle, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
Stops in Dublin
- A
Dublin Airport
- B
City Centre - O’Connell Street (Opp Gresham Hotel)
Outside the Gresham Hotel on O'Connell Street, North City, Dublin 1, Co. Dublin, Ireland - CDublin (Custom House), Custom House Quay, at Custom House
- DIrish Ferries Terminal, Toll Gasoline Center, Terminal Rd S, Dublin Port, Dublin, Ireland
- E
Dublin
Prince's Street North, North City, Dublin, Ireland - F
Ferryport Terminal 2
Dublin Port Ferryport (Terminal 2), Ireland
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Passengers have consistently praised the service for its comfort and friendly staff, highlighting smooth journeys with punctual arrivals. The cleanliness of facilities, including toilets, has been appreciated as well. However, some users noted confusion regarding bus numbers at stops and found certain aspects like sun visors obstructing views to be slightly inconvenient.
Irish Citylink Athlone Dublin recent customer reviews
We were very happy with the experience apart from the fact that the No 721 was not shown at the bus stop making us think the taxi had dropped us at the wrong pick up link. Only by phoning customer services did we find out the 763 is actually the 721. Also the timings did not show a 12.50 coach. It was very stressful thinking we were at the wrong stop. Other than that the experience was good and very comfortable coach
Alan W.
The drivers sun visor is above the drivers head it runs the full length of the windshield,, because the driver sits lower than the passenger’s, the visor blocks the whole view ahead, which I find very annoying,
Thomas R.
It has 15min delays before arrival. Extra minutes in the Dublin City. The station in athlone is poor marked with the bus number so had to ask people around!
Elena C.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Athlone to Dublin by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Athlone to Dublin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Athlone to Dublin start at R 428. The average price for this route is around R 431. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Athlone to Dublin?
The average bus journey time from Athlone to Dublin is 1h 55m, covering a distance of 110 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 1h 30m and is operated by Citylink.
Which bus companies service the Athlone to Dublin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Athlone to Dublin?
The earliest bus departs from Athlone to Dublin at 02:45. And the latest bus departs at 18:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Athlone to Dublin?
A bus trip from Athlone to Dublin produces an estimated 3 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Athlone to Dublin was searched and found on 23 Dec 2025 with a price of R 390To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Athlone to Dublin as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from R 390 to R 394 for a bus ticket from Athlone to Dublin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 390, which is on 2025-12-23.
