Bus from Athlone to Dublin
2 direct routes · 90–120 min · first bus 06:40, last bus 02:40 (weekdays).
Next buses to Dublin as of 11:51
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Athlone, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 763 | Citylink | ~120 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 06:40 | 02:40 | TUS East Campus | Bachelors Walk | Lucan & Palmerstown |
| 721 | Citylink | ~90 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 09:55 | 18:50 | TUS East Campus | Bachelors Walk | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Athlone on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 763 bus or 721 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Athlone to Dublin?
2 routes run directly from Athlone to Dublin: the 763 (Citylink), the 721 (Citylink). The most frequent is the 763, 8 times each weekday — board at TUS East Campus and get off at Bachelors Walk, about 120 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Athlone to Dublin?
Between 90 minutes on the 721 and 120 on the 763, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Lucan, Palmerstown on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Athlone to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:40 and the last around 02:40. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Athlone to Dublin?
Fares follow the National Transport Authority's fare structure — a TFI Leap Card is significantly cheaper than cash, with daily and weekly caps on most services.