How to get from Palmerston West to Athlone by bus?

From Palmerston West to Athlone by bus

To get from Palmerston West to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the C3 bus from Palmerstown Bypass station to Bachelors Walk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus and finally take the 190 bus from Tus East Campus station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 13 min. The bus schedule from Palmerston West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Athlone on the Moovit app.

133min
Bus - C3C3
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 190190
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Palmerstown Bypass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palmerston West
  • 2
    Bus - C3C3
    Wait for bus
    C3
    Ringsend Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bachelors Walk
    ID 315
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 329
    280 m • 4 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tus East Campus
    ID 455591
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Athlone
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Palmerston West to Athlone by bus via C2, DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION and 190

To get from Palmerston West to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the C2 bus from Palmerstown Bypass station to Bachelors Walk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus and finally take the 190 bus from Tus East Campus station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The bus schedule from Palmerston West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Athlone on the Moovit app.

141min
Bus - C2C2
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 190190
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Palmerstown Bypass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palmerston West
  • 2
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    Sandymount
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bachelors Walk
    ID 315
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 329
    280 m • 4 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tus East Campus
    ID 455591
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Athlone
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palmerston West to Athlone

The distance between Palmerston West, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 130.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 133 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palmerston West to Athlone by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Palmerston West to Athlone

To check the bus schedule from Palmerston West to Athlone using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Palmerston West) and destination (Athlone), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Palmerston West to Athlone by bus via C2, DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION and 190

To get from Palmerston West to Athlone in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the C2 bus from Palmerstown Bypass station to Bachelors Walk station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus and finally take the 190 bus from Tus East Campus station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 21 min. The bus schedule from Palmerston West may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Athlone on the Moovit app.

141min
Bus - C2C2
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 190190
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Palmerstown Bypass

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palmerston West
  • 2
    Bus - C2C2
    Wait for bus
    C2
    Sandymount
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bachelors Walk
    ID 315
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Aston Quay
    ID 329
    280 m • 4 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tus East Campus
    ID 455591
    20 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Athlone
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    50 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Palmerston West to Athlone?

    The fastest way takes 133 minutes, using Bus line C3, Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION, Bus line 190.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Palmerston West to Athlone?

    The alternative route takes 141 minutes, using Bus line C2, Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION, Bus line 190.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 13 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Palmerston West to Athlone in Ireland?

    The C3 bus line goes from Ringsend Road station near Palmerston West to Bachelors Walk station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Bachelors Walk station near Athlone in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between Palmerston West and Athlone in Ireland by bus is about 2 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the C3 bus from the Ringsend Road stop near Palmerston West in Ireland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Bachelors Walk stop, which is closest to Athlone in Ireland.

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