🚌 Bus from Dublin to Athlone
2 direct routes · about 105 min · first bus 07:00, last bus 22:00 (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 | ~105 min | 8 | 07:00 | 22:00 | Crampton Quay |
| 721 | Citylink | ~90 min | 7 | 07:30 | 00:15 | Crampton Quay |
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Dublin to Athlone?
2 routes run directly from Dublin to Athlone: the 763 (Citylink), the 721 (Citylink).
How long does the bus take from Dublin to Athlone?
Around 105 minutes on the 763, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Dublin to Athlone?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 763) leaves around 07:00 and the last around 22:00. Check the route timetable 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.