Bus from Mullingar to Athlone
3 direct routes · 58–79 min · first bus 07:24, last bus 01:16 (weekdays).
Next buses to Athlone as of 05:58
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Mullingar, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | Bus Éireann | ~59 min | 10 | Sat 10 · Sun 10 | 07:24 | 01:16 | Prospect | TUS East Campus | — |
| 819 | TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon | ~79 min | 5 | Sat 5 · Sun 5 | 07:24 | 22:49 | Castle Street | Golden Island | — |
| 70 | Bus Éireann | ~58 min | 2 | Sat 2 · no Sunday buses | 12:53 | 15:50 | Castle Street | TUS East Campus | — |
Times are for the first boarding point in Mullingar 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 190 bus, 819 bus or 70 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Mullingar to Athlone?
3 routes run directly from Mullingar to Athlone: the 190 (Bus Éireann), the 819 (TFI Local Link Longford Westmeath Roscommon), the 70 (Bus Éireann). The most frequent is the 190, 10 times each weekday — board at Prospect and get off at TUS East Campus, about 59 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Mullingar to Athlone?
Between 58 minutes on the 70 and 79 on the 819, depending on which route you catch and on traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Mullingar to Athlone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:24 and the last around 01:16. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Mullingar 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.