The average bus between Athlone and Downpatrick takes 7h 7m and the fastest bus takes 6h 18m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Downpatrick. 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 4 hours between Athlone and Downpatrick. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Downpatrick at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Dublin Airport T1 and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Athlone to Downpatrick? 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 Athlone to Downpatrick. However, there are services departing from Athlone station and arriving at Downpatrick station via Dublin Airport Zone 11. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Athlone to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Citylink, depart from Arcadia station.
Athlone to Downpatrick bus services, operated by Citylink, arrive at Grand Central Station Stand 11.
The distance between Athlone and Downpatrick is 177 km. The road distance is 329 km.
You can take a bus from Arcadia to Church Street via Dublin Airport T1, Grand Central Station Stand 11, and Grand Central Station Stand 21 in around 6h 25m.