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How to get from Dublin Airport to Athlone by bus?

By bus

To get from Dublin Airport to Athlone in Ireland, take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Dublin Airport station to Athlone, Athlone Ait station. Next, take the A1 bus from Athlone Ait station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - A1A1
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Dublin Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone Ait
    120 min
  • 4
    Bus - A1A1
    Wait for bus
    A1
    Bealnamulla
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 455691
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION and 190

To get from Dublin Airport to Athlone in Ireland, take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Dublin Airport station to Athlone, Athlone Ait station. Next, take the 190 bus from Athlone Ait station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 190190
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Dublin Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone Ait
    110 min
  • 4
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Athlone
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Dublin Airport to Athlone

The distance between Dublin Airport, Ireland and Athlone, Ireland is approximately 141 km, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Dublin Airport 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 Dublin Airport

Dublin Airport is located at Dublin Airport (DUB), Dublin, Ireland, Ireland and the nearest public transit station is Dublin Airport T1.

Bus stations close to Dublin Airport:

  • Dublin Airport T1
  • Dublin Airport
  • Dublin Airport Zone 11

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
  • Grovelands
  • Roslevin Court

Alternative route by bus via DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION and 190

To get from Dublin Airport to Athlone in Ireland, take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Dublin Airport station to Athlone, Athlone Ait station. Next, take the 190 bus from Athlone Ait station to Athlone Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 10 min.

130min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 190190
Walk to Athlone
Leaves from Dublin Airport

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dublin Airport
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Wait for bus
    DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
    Galway Coach Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone Ait
    110 min
  • 4
    Bus - 190190
    Wait for bus
    190
    Athlone
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Athlone Station
    ID 555101
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to Athlone
    Walk to
    Athlone
    90 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Dublin Airport to Athlone?

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION, Bus line A1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Dublin Airport to Athlone?

    The alternative route takes 130 minutes, using Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION, Bus line 190.

  • Is there a direct bus between Dublin Airport and Athlone?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 33 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Dublin Airport to Athlone?

    The DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus line goes from Dublin Airport station near Dublin Airport in Airport to Galway Coach Station station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Athlone station near Athlone in Ireland.

  • How long does it take to travel from Dublin Airport to Athlone by bus?

    The total travel time between Dublin Airport in Airport and Athlone in Ireland by bus is about 2 hr 33 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Dublin Airport to get to Athlone?

    Get on the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from the Dublin Airport stop near Dublin Airport in Airport.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Dublin Airport and Athlone?

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

  • When is the first bus from Dublin Airport to Athlone?

    The first bus from Dublin Airport in Airport to Athlone in Ireland is Dublin Airport - Galway Coach Station. It leaves the Dublin Airport stop at 7:30 AM.

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