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Athlone to Kilcullen buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Athlone and Kilcullen takes 4h 12m and the fastest bus takes 3h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Athlone to Kilcullen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 12m
Duration
156 km
Distance
€29
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Athlone to Kilcullen bus times

Buses run twice daily between Athlone and Kilcullen. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Athlone is at 7:20 PM which arrives into Kilcullen at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 20m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin3h 26m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 20m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin3h 26m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin4h 56m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin3h 26m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin12h 36m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 20m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin3h 26m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 20m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin3h 26m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Bus ÉireannJ.J.Kavanagh & Sons3h 20m • 1 change
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    Bus ÉireannTFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin3h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 156 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Athlone, Ireland and Kilcullen, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Athlone Stn to Kilcullen via Carlow Bus Stn in around 4h 10m.

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