Bus from Dublin to Athlone
2 direct routes · about 105 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 00:15 (weekdays).
Next buses to Athlone as of 16:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Dublin, 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 | ~105 min | 8 | Sat 8 · Sun 8 | 07:00 | 22:00 | Crampton Quay | TUS East Campus | Palmerstown & Lucan |
| 721 | Citylink | ~90 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 7 | 07:30 | 00:15 | Crampton Quay | TUS East Campus | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Dublin 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 Dublin to Athlone?
2 routes run directly from Dublin to Athlone: the 763 (Citylink), the 721 (Citylink). The most frequent is the 763, 8 times each weekday — board at Crampton Quay and get off at TUS East Campus, about 105 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Athlone?
Around 105 minutes on the 763, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Palmerstown, Lucan on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Athlone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:00 and the last around 00:15. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Dublin 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.