How to get from Athlone to Killarney by bus?

From Athlone to Killarney by bus

To get from Athlone to Killarney in Ireland, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from Athlone, Athlone B&Q station to Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 51 bus and finally take the 14 bus from Limerick Colbert station to Killarney Bus Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 29 min. The bus schedule from Athlone may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Killarney on the Moovit app.

389min
Walk to bus station
Bus - DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATIONDUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION
Bus - 5151
Bus - 1414
Walk to Killarney
Leaves from Athlone, Athlone B&Q

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Athlone, Athlone B&Q
    1.05 km • 14 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
    Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City)
    58 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Atu Galway
    ID 522811
    30 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5151
    Wait for bus
    51
    Cork
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Limerick Colbert
    ID 635041
    131 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1414
    Wait for bus
    14
    Killarney
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Killarney Bus Station
    ID 635601
    125 min
  • 9
    Walk to Killarney
    Walk to
    Killarney
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Athlone to Killarney

The distance between Athlone, Ireland and Killarney, Ireland is approximately 311.85 km, which can typically be travelled in 389 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Athlone to Killarney by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Ireland – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Athlone to Killarney

To check the bus schedule from Athlone to Killarney using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Athlone) and destination (Killarney), 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.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 389 minutes, using Bus line DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION, Bus line 51, Bus line 14.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 29 min.

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

    The DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus line goes from Athlone, Athlone B&Q station near Athlone to Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City) station near Killarney in Ireland.

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

    The total travel time between Athlone and Killarney in Ireland by bus is about 6 hr 29 min.

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

    Get on the DUBLIN AIRPORT - GALWAY COACH STATION bus from the Athlone, Athlone B&Q stop near Athlone in Ireland.

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

    Get off the bus at the Mervue, Dublin Rd (Opp Atu Galway City) stop, which is closest to Killarney in Ireland.

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