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How to get from Arklow to Athlone by bus?

From Arklow to Athlone by bus

To get from Arklow to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Arklow station to Custom House Quay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus and finally take the 190 bus from Athlone Ait station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 36 min.

216min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 190190
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arklow
    ID 135531
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Custom House Quay
    ID 135271
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 329
    630 m • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone Ait
    80 min
  • 7
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Athlone
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    9 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arklow to Athlone by bus via 2, 39A and DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION

To get from Arklow to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Arklow station to Ucd Belfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 39A bus and finally take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Aston Quay station to Athlone, Athlone B&Q station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 39A39A
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arklow
    ID 135531
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ucd Belfield
    ID 768
    53 min
  • 4
    Bus - 39A39A
    Wait for bus
    39A
    Ongar
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 328
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 329
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    86 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    1.07 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arklow to Athlone

The distance between Arklow, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 193.73 km, which can typically be travelled in 216 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arklow to Athlone by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arklow

Arklow is located at Arklow, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Arklow Train Station.

Train stations close to Arklow:

  • Arklow

Bus stations close to Arklow:

  • Arklow Train Station
  • Tourist Office
  • Arklow Lidl

Public transit stations close to Athlone, Ireland

Athlone is located at Athlone, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Athlone Station.

Train stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone

Bus stations close to Athlone:

  • Athlone Station
  • Gleeson Street
  • Grovelands

Alternative route from Arklow to Athlone by bus via 2, 39A and DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION

To get from Arklow to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 2 bus from Arklow station to Ucd Belfield station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 39A bus and finally take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Aston Quay station to Athlone, Athlone B&Q station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 39 min.

219min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 22
Bus - 39A39A
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Arklow

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Arklow
    ID 135531
    570 m • 8 min
  • 2
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Dublin Airport
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ucd Belfield
    ID 768
    53 min
  • 4
    Bus - 39A39A
    Wait for bus
    39A
    Ongar
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 328
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 329
    20 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    86 min
  • 9
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    1.07 km • 14 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arklow to Athlone?

    The fastest way takes 216 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION, Bus line 190.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arklow to Athlone?

    The alternative route takes 219 minutes, using Bus line 2, Bus line 39A, Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arklow and Athlone in Ireland?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 36 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arklow to Athlone in Ireland?

    The 2 bus line goes from Arklow station near Arklow to Dublin Airport station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Dublin Airport station near Athlone in Ireland

  • How long does it take to travel from Arklow to Athlone in Ireland by bus?

    The total travel time between Arklow and Athlone in Ireland by bus is about 3 hr 36 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arklow to get to Athlone in Ireland?

    Get on the 2 bus from the Arklow stop near Arklow in Ireland.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arklow and Athlone in Ireland?

    Get off the bus at the Dublin Airport stop, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

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