The average bus between Castleknock and Athlone takes 3h 40m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Castleknock 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 Castleknock and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Castleknock is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Athlone at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Blanchardstown SC and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Castleknock 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 Castleknock to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Castleknock station and arriving at Athlone station via Arcadia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Castleknock to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, depart from Liffey Valley station.
Castleknock to Athlone bus services, operated by Dublin Bus, arrive at Arcadia station.
The distance between Castleknock and Athlone is 104.6 km. The road distance is 131 km.
Citylink operates a bus from Liffey Valley to Arcadia every 4 hours. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h 40m.