The average bus between Dunshaughlin and Athlone takes 2h 54m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Dunshaughlin 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 2 hours between Dunshaughlin and Athlone. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunshaughlin is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Athlone at 2:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Dunshaughlin to Athlone. However, there are services departing from Dunshaughlin station and arriving at Athlone station via Athlone Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
Dunshaughlin to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, depart from Navan station.
Dunshaughlin to Athlone bus services, operated by Bus Éireann, arrive at Athlone Station.
The distance between Dunshaughlin and Athlone is 93.1 km. The road distance is 126 km.
Bus Éireann operates a bus from Navan to Athlone Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost €11–17 and the journey takes 2h 16m.