🚌 Bus from Athlone to Dublin
2 direct routes · about 120 min · first bus 02:30, last bus 19:30 (weekdays).
💷 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. Who travels free →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 763 | Citylink | ~120 min | 8 | 02:30 | 19:30 | Arcadia |
| 721 | Citylink | ~90 min | 5 | 09:55 | 18:50 | TUS East Campus |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Athlone to Dublin?
2 routes run directly from Athlone to Dublin: the 763 (Citylink), the 721 (Citylink).
How long does the bus take from Athlone to Dublin?
Around 120 minutes on the 763, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Athlone to Dublin?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 763) leaves around 02:30 and the last around 19:30. Check the route timetable 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.