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TodayJul 28
from $26
TomorrowJul 29
from $22
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Dublin
    Departure location: Crampton Quay, Temple Bar
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Athlone
    Destination location: Athlone AIT
    Operated by: Irish CitylinkIrish Citylink
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Dublin
    Departure location: Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Athlone
    Destination location: Athlone AIT
    Operated by: Irish CitylinkIrish Citylink
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Dublin
    Departure location: Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Athlone
    Destination location: Athlone AIT
    Operated by: Irish CitylinkIrish Citylink
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Dublin
    Departure location: Dublin Airport Arrival Terminal 1
    Arrival time: July 30 at
    Destination city: Athlone
    Destination location: Athlone AIT
    Operated by: Irish CitylinkIrish Citylink
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: July 29 at
    Departure city: Dublin
    Departure location: Crampton Quay, Temple Bar
    Arrival time: July 29 at
    Destination city: Athlone
    Destination location: Athlone AIT
    Operated by: Irish CitylinkIrish Citylink
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Bus Dublin to Athlone: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$26
Average bus trip duration2h
Number of daily buses13
Earliest bus departure12:15am
Distance69 miles (110 km)
Latest bus departure11:45pm

Dublin to Athlone Bus

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
07/26
$23
07/27
$20
Today
$23
07/29
$20
07/30
$20
07/31
$20
08/01
$20
08/02
$20
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dublin to Athlone was searched and found on Jul 29, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dublin to Athlone, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $23 for a bus ticket from Dublin to Athlone based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-07-29.

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