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Trip Overview

The average bus between Drogheda and Athlone takes 2h 54m and the fastest bus takes 2h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Drogheda 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.

2h 54m
Duration
134 km
Distance
€27
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Drogheda to Athlone bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Drogheda and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Drogheda is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Athlone at 2:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 40m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 2h 28m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 59m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 59m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 4m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 59m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 59m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 4m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 59m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 59m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 4m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 59m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 59m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 4m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 59m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 12m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 59m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 4m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 35m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 42m • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 51m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 5m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Drogheda 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.

Map of how to get from Drogheda to Athlone.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

Bus Éireann operates a bus from Drogheda Hospl to Athlone Stn every 3 hours. Tickets cost €23–35 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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