The average bus between Arklow and Athlone takes 3h 47m and the fastest bus takes 3h 34m. The bus service runs several times per day from Arklow to Athlone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Arklow and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arklow is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Athlone at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Clare Street and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Arklow to Athlone? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Arklow to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Arklow station and arriving at Athlone station via Clare Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Arklow to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), depart from Arklow station.
Arklow to Athlone bus services, operated by Expressway (Bus Éireann), arrive at Arcadia station.
The distance between Arklow and Athlone is 137.8 km. The road distance is 197 km.
You can take a bus from Arklow to Arcadia via Clare Street, National Gallery, Aston Quay, and Crampton Quay in around 4h 18m.