🚌 Bus from Drogheda to Athlone
1 direct route · about 178 min · first bus 05:30, last bus 23:30 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | Bus Éireann | ~178 min | 10 | 05:30 | 23:30 | Drogheda Bus |
Times are for the first boarding point in Drogheda 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 Drogheda to Athlone?
The 190 (Bus Éireann) runs directly from Drogheda to Athlone.
How long does the bus take from Drogheda to Athlone?
Around 178 minutes on the 190, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Drogheda to Athlone?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 190) leaves around 05:30 and the last around 23:30. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Drogheda to Athlone?
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.